A prior section 3142, Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 202, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 556; Pub. L. 93–423, § 4(b), Sept. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1158; Pub. L. 94–487, title I, §§ 107(c), (d), 108, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2332, authorized business loans and loan guarantees, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a).

A prior section 3142–1, Pub. L. 91–596, § 28(d), Dec. 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 1618; Pub. L. 93–237, § 2(c), Jan. 2, 1974, 87 Stat. 1024, which authorized loans for small business compliance with occupational safety and health standards, was omitted from the Code in view of the repeal of subchapter II of this chapter by Pub. L. 105–393.

A prior section 3142a, Pub. L. 89–298, title II, § 217, Oct. 27, 1965, 79 Stat. 1088, which authorized purchase of indebtedness and loans for waterways projects, was transferred to section 2220 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters.