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Proposed Increase to Loan Limits for Small Manufacturers

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6309

June 24, 2026

Small BusinessManufacturingFederal LoansEconomic DevelopmentSBA

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would allow small U.S.-based manufacturers to access significantly higher federal loan amounts—up to $10 million in some cases—to support their operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Small manufacturers

These businesses would become eligible for higher federal loan limits if they meet the U.S.-based production criteria.

Small Business Administration

The agency is tasked with implementing the new loan limits and conducting mandatory reporting and analysis.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This Senate amendment proposes raising the maximum loan amounts available to small manufacturing businesses under Small Business Administration (SBA) programs. It also mandates that the SBA Inspector General and Administrator track the impact of these larger loans on job creation and program risk.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies as a 'small manufacturer' under this proposal?
A small business concern whose primary business is in sectors 31, 32, or 33 and whose production facilities are all located in the United States.
How much can a small manufacturer borrow under these new limits?
Depending on the specific loan program, the limit would increase to as much as $10 million.
What oversight is included in this amendment?
The SBA Inspector General must analyze the risk and default rates of these loans, and the SBA Administrator must report annually on how these loans affect job creation and retention.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would allow small U.S.-based manufacturers to access significantly higher federal loan amounts—up to $10 million in some cases—to support their operations.

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Focus on Domestic Manufacturing

The amendment explicitly ties increased loan access to the requirement that all production facilities be located within the United States.

Small Business Administration

Connected Entities

personMs. Cortez Masto“Co-sponsor of the amendment.”Map →
organizationSmall Business Administration“The agency responsible for managing the loan programs and reporting requirements”Map →
personMr. Husted“Co-sponsor of the amendment.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Small Business of the House of Representatives“Recipient of required reports.”Map →
personMr. Young“Co-sponsor of the amendment.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate“Recipient of required reports.”Map →
personMr. Scott of South Carolina“Co-sponsor of the amendment.”Map →
personMs. Ernst“Lead sponsor of the amendment.”Map →
personMr. Coons“Co-sponsor of the amendment.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy20
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