H.R. 5986 — Introduced in House

I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5986 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 9, 2016Mr. Curbelo of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business A BILL To amend the Small Business Act to ensure small businesses affected by the onset of transmissible diseases are eligible for disaster relief. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Relief from Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2016. 2. Definitions (a) In general Section 3(k)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(k)(1)) is amended by inserting , onset of transmissible diseases for which the Federal Government issues a public health advisory or declaration, after civil disorders. (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to the onset of a transmissible disease for which the Federal Government issues a public health advisory or declaration— (1) that commences before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) the effects of which are experienced on or after the date of enactment of this Act.