Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Small Business Relief from Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2016”.
Small Business Relief from Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2016
A BILL
To amend the Small Business Act to ensure small businesses affected by the onset of transmissible diseases are eligible for disaster relief.
Sec. 2 Definitions
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”.
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—
that commences before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act; and
the effects of which are experienced on or after the date of enactment of this Act.