Streamlining Business Loan Applications and Combating Fraud
This act aims to streamline the application process for loans and grants for small businesses, especially those related to COVID-19. It sets specific deadlines for providing application status updates and for processing applications, and also mandates combating fraud and identity theft in assistance programs.
Key points
Timely Application Updates: Applicants will receive confirmation of receipt within 7 days and a detailed status report within 21 days.
Prompt Application Processing: The agency has 45 days to review a complete application and decide on approval or disapproval.
Identity Theft Protection: The act requires the agency to develop a system for tracking identity theft complaints and removing fraudulent loans from financial records.
Improved Applicant Experience: The agency must ensure applicants are not asked for the same documents multiple times and receive timely responses.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3349
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2021-12-09