Small Business High Technology Entrepreneurship Act of 2001
Last action on Feb 26, 2002Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Summary
Small Business High Technology Entrepreneurship Act of 2001 - Authorizes the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make direct loans under the Small Business Act to technology-related small businesses located in a technology region. Allows such a loan if the total amount of SBA loans to such business does not exceed $5 million. Requires the Administrator, in evaluating each loan applicant, to consult with and give considerable weight to the assessments, recommendations, and conclusions of the regional technology consultant regarding the technological feasibility and commercial viability of the applicant's business plan for the use of such funds, including any technological research or development involved. Requires the Administrator to select one nonprofit organization in each technology region to serve as such consultant.