S 1442 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Scaling Community Lenders Act of 2023

This bill increases federal funding to support community development lenders by expanding the Fund's ability to purchase loans from or provide guarantees to community development financial institutions (CDFIs). It raises annual funding from $5 million to $20 million and authorizes $100 million total, allowing non-CDFI organizations (like community development corporations) to also qualify for assistance if they promote community development. The Fund must prioritize organizations demonstrating experience with loan structures or capacity to increase loan volumes, especially for underserved communities. Annual reports will track how funds boost CDFI liquidity, competitiveness, and access to capital for borrowers with unmet financial needs.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2023
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Introduced May 4, 2023 Last action Mar 12, 2024
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Mar 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
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May 4, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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May 4, 2023
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