S. 3839 · Became law

Public Law 111-251

Official title: “To provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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It became law on September 30, 2010.

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