The Small Business Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 85–536, July 18, 1958, 72 Stat. 384, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 14A (§ 631 et seq.) of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 631 of Title 15 and Tables.

Section 2342 (d) of this title, referred to in subsec. (a), was redesignated section 2342 (c) of this title by Pub. L. 99–272, title XIII, § 13006(a)(2), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 304.

Section 1912 of this title, referred to in subsec. (c), was repealed by section 602(e) of Pub. L. 93–618. See section 2341 et seq. of this title for successor provisions.

2004—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–429 deemed amendment by Pub. L. 107–210, § 111(b), never to have been enacted. See 2002 Amendment note below.

2002—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 107–210, § 131, amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as follows: “There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the period beginning October 1, 1998, and ending September 30, 2001, such sums as may be necessary to carry out his functions under this part in connection with furnishing adjustment assistance to firms (including, but not limited to, the payment of principal, interest, and reasonable costs incident to default on loans guaranteed by the Secretary under the authority of this part), which sums are authorized to be appropriated to remain available until expended.”

Pub. L. 107–210, § 111(b), substituted “October 1, 2001, and ending September 30, 2007,” for “October 1, 1998, and ending September 30, 2001”. Pub. L. 108–429, title II, § 2004(a)(3), provided that the amendment by Pub. L. 107–210, § 111(b), shall be deemed never to have been enacted.

1999—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 106–113 substituted “September 30, 2001” for “June 30, 1999”.

1998—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 105–277 substituted “for the period beginning October 1, 1998, and ending June 30, 1999” for “for fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998”.

1993—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–66 substituted “1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998” for “1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993”.

1988—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993” for “1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, and 1991”.

1986—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–272 inserted “for fiscal years 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, and 1991” after “Secretary”, struck out “from time to time” after “as may be necessary”, and struck out “Direct loans and commitments to guarantee loans may be made under this part during any fiscal year only to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations Acts.” after “available until expended.”

1981—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97–35 inserted provisions relating to payment of principal, interest, and reasonable costs, incident to defaults on guaranteed loans and provisions relating to direct loans and commitments to guarantee loans.

Amendment by Pub. L. 107–210 applicable to petitions for certification filed under this part or part 2 of this subchapter on or after the date that is 90 days after Aug. 6, 2002, except as otherwise provided, see section 151 of Pub. L. 107–210, set out as a note preceding section 2271 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 106–113 effective as of July 1, 1999, see section 1000 (a)(5) [title VII, § 702(e)] of Pub. L. 106–113, set out as a note under section 2317 of this title.

Parts 2 and 3 of this subchapter applicable as if the amendment of this section by Pub. L. 99–272 had taken effect Dec. 18, 1985, see section 13009(c) of Pub. L. 99–272, set out as a note under section 2291 of this title.

Amendment by Pub. L. 97–35 effective Aug. 13, 1981, except as otherwise provided with respect to applications for adjustment assistance, see section 2529 of Pub. L. 97–35, set out as a note under section 2343 of this title.

No technical assistance to be provided under this part after Sept. 30, 2007, see section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618, as amended, set out as a note preceding section 2271 of this title.