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7 U.S.C. 2009cc–2: EstablishmentText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 7-AGRICULTURECHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT
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§2009cc–2. Establishment

In accordance with this subchapter, the Secretary shall establish a Rural Business Investment Program, under which the Secretary may⁠—

(1)  enter into participation agreements with companies granted final approval under section 2009cc–3(e) of this title for the purposes set forth in section 2009cc–1 of this title;

(2)  guarantee the debentures issued by rural business investment companies as provided in section 2009cc–4 of this title; and

(3)  make grants to rural business investment companies, and to other entities, under section 2009cc–7 of this title.

( Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 384C , as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6029 , May 13, 2002 , 116 Stat. 391 .)