PUBLIC AWARENESS OF DISASTER DECLARATION AND APPLICATION PERIODS.

SEC. 12063. PUBLIC AWARENESS OF DISASTER DECLARATION AND APPLICATION PERIODS.(a) In General.—Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)) is amended by inserting immediately after paragraph (3), the following:“(4) Coordination with fema.—“(A) In general.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for any disaster declared under this subsection or major disaster (including any major disaster relating to which the Administrator declares eligibility for additional disaster assistance under paragraph (9)), the Administrator, in consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that all application periods for disaster relief under this Act correspond with application deadlines established under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), or as extended by the President.“(B) Deadlines.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, not later than 10 days before the closing date of an application period for a major disaster (including any major disaster relating to which the Administrator declares eligibility for additional disaster assistance under paragraph (9)), the Administrator, in consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall submit to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a report that includes—122 STAT. 2170 “(i) the deadline for submitting applications for assistance under this Act relating to that major disaster;“(ii) information regarding the number of loan applications and disbursements processed by the Administrator relating to that major disaster for each day during the period beginning on the date on which that major disaster was declared and ending on the date of that report; and“(iii) an estimate of the number of potential applicants that have not submitted an application relating to that major disaster.“(5) Public awareness of disasters.—If a disaster is declared under this subsection or the Administrator declares eligibility for additional disaster assistance under paragraph (9), the Administrator shall make every effort to communicate through radio, television, print, and web-based outlets, all relevant information needed by disaster loan applicants, including—“(A) the date of such declaration;“(B) cities and towns within the area of such declaration;“(C) loan application deadlines related to such disaster;“(D) all relevant contact information for victim services available through the Administration (including links to small business development center websites);“(E) links to relevant Federal and State disaster assistance websites, including links to websites providing information regarding assistance available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency;“(F) information on eligibility criteria for Administration loan programs, including where such applications can be found; and“(G) application materials that clearly state the function of the Administration as the Federal source of disaster loans for homeowners and renters.”.(b) Marketing and Outreach.—Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall create a marketing and outreach plan that—(1) encourages a proactive approach to the disaster relief efforts of the Administration;(2) makes clear the services provided by the Administration, including contact information, application information, and timelines for submitting applications, the review of applications, and the disbursement of funds;(3) describes the different disaster loan programs of the Administration, including how they are made available and the eligibility requirements for each loan program;(4) provides for regional marketing, focusing on disasters occurring in each region before the date of enactment of this Act, and likely scenarios for disasters in each such region; and(5) ensures that the marketing plan is made available at small business development centers and on the website of the Administration.(c) Technical and Conforming Amendments.—122 STAT. 2171(1) In general.—Section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632) is amended by adding at the end the following:“(s) Major Disaster.—In this Act, the term ‘major disaster’ has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122).”.(2) Technical correction.—Section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2)) is amended by striking “Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act” and inserting “Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.)”.