Public Law 119-88 (05/04/2026)

38 U.S.C. § 3743

Liability on loans

Each individual who has an ownership interest in a veterans’ small business concern that is provided a direct loan under this subchapter, or that obtains a loan guaranteed under this subchapter, shall execute a note or other document evidencing the direct or guaranteed business loan, and such individuals shall be jointly and severally liable to the United States for the amount of such direct loan or, in the case of a guaranteed loan, for any amount paid by the Secretary on account of such loan.

Pub. L. 97–72, title III, § 302(a)95 Stat. 1057 Pub. L. 101–237, title III, § 313(b)(1)103 Stat. 2077 Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a)105 Stat. 406 (Added , , , § 1843; amended , , ; renumbered § 3743, , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 102–83section 1843 of this title1991— renumbered as this section.

Pub. L. 101–2371989— substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.