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S397Referred to Committee

Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2025

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-04
Introduced
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John Kennedy
John Kennedy
Republican · LA · Senator

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

2025-02-04

Bill Summary

This bill, known as the Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2025, addresses Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2025. It has been referred to committee for review and possible markup.

Floor Debate (4)

Members who referenced this bill on the House or Senate floor

Richard J. DurbinDIL2025-01-27

Introductory Statement on S. 261 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 17 (Monday, January 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 17 (Monday, January 27, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S396-S397] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] By Mr. DURBIN: S. 261. A bill to immediately halt investment by United States persons in the energy sect...

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Richard J. DurbinDIL2025-01-27

STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 17 (Monday, January 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 17 (Monday, January 27, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S396-S397] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS By Mr. DURBIN: S. 261. A bill t...

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Richard J. DurbinDIL2025-01-27

STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 17 (Monday, January 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 17 (Monday, January 27, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S396-S397] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS By Mr. DURBIN: S. 261. A bill t...

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Richard J. DurbinDIL2025-01-27

Introductory Statement on S. 261 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 17 (Monday, January 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 17 (Monday, January 27, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S396-S397] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] By Mr. DURBIN: S. 261. A bill to immediately halt investment by United States persons in the energy sect...

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Subjects

Commerce
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