Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

7 U.S.C. § 1969

Repealed. Pub. L. 93–24, § 1, Apr. 20, 1973, 87 Stat. 24

Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 328Pub. L. 92–385, § 586 Stat. 557Section, , as added , , , provided for emergency loans for major and natural disasters occurring between , and , providing in: subsec. (a) for cancellation of existing loans and the considerations in making grants, loans, and refinancing of loans; subsec. (b) for loans for loss or damage to agricultural crops; subsec. (c) for amount of loans and interest rates; subsec. (d) for availability of benefits irrespective of age; subsec. (e) for availability of benefits irrespective of approval date; and subsec. (f) for report to Congress.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Loans to Eligible Applicants in Areas Determined as Natural Disaster Areas After , and Before ; Time for Acceptance of Applications

Pub. L. 93–24, § 887 Stat. 25

section 5 of Public Law 92–385section 5 of Public Law 92–385“Notwithstanding the repeal herein of [this section], and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make loans in accordance with the provisions of [this section] to eligible applicants in natural disaster areas determined or designated by the Secretary of Agriculture where such determination or designation had been made after and prior to . The authority to accept applications for such loans shall expire 18 days after the effective date of this Act [].”
, , , provided that:

Continuation of Secretary’s Authority With Respect to Natural Disasters Occurring After , and Prior to

Pub. L. 93–237, § 487 Stat. 1024

Public Law 93–24section 5 of Public Law 92–385“Notwithstanding the provisions of [which repealed this section], the Secretary of Agriculture shall continue to exercise his authority with respect to natural disasters which occurred after , but prior to , in accordance with the provisions of [this section] as such section was in effect prior to .”
, , , provided that: