S.Amdt. 2169Senate112th Congress (2011-2013)

S.Amdt. 2169

What it does: Inserts new text on page 424, between lines 3 and 4
Submitted June 6, 2012

What it changes

1 change to S. 3240

Inserts text
  1. Inserts new text on page 424, between lines 3 and 4

    Inserted: (d) Limitation on Period Borrowers Are Eligible for Guaranteed Loans.--

    Inserted: (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall not guarantee a loan under this chapter for a borrower for any year after the 15th year that a guarantee is provided with respect to, the borrower under this chapter.

    Inserted: (2) Waivers.--

    Inserted: (A) In general.--The Secretary may, on a case-by-case basis not subject to administrative appeal, grant a borrower a waiver from the limitation period under paragraph (1) if the borrower demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that--

    Inserted: (i) the borrower has a viable farm or ranch operation; and

    Inserted: (ii) the borrower is unable to obtain a commercial loan without a loan guarantee.

    Inserted: (B) Waiver period.--A waiver issued under subparagraph (A) shall not be for a period of more than 3 years.

    Original wording

    On page 424, between lines 3 and 4, insert the following:

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As printed

SA 2169. Mr. GRASSLEY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 3240, to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2017, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

On page 424, between lines 3 and 4, insert the following:

“(d) Limitation on Period Borrowers Are Eligible for Guaranteed Loans.--

“(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall not guarantee a loan under this chapter for a borrower for any year after the 15th year that a guarantee is provided with respect to, the borrower under this chapter.

“(2) Waivers.--

“(A) In general.--The Secretary may, on a case-by-case basis not subject to administrative appeal, grant a borrower a waiver from the limitation period under paragraph (1) if the borrower demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that--

“(i) the borrower has a viable farm or ranch operation; and

“(ii) the borrower is unable to obtain a commercial loan without a loan guarantee.

“(B) Waiver period.--A waiver issued under subparagraph (A) shall not be for a period of more than 3 years.

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June 6, 2012