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Introduced
03/23/2020
03/23/2020
In Committee
03/23/2020
03/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To provide grants to small business development centers, women's business centers, and chapters of the Service Corps of Retired Executives to allow telework and create marketing materials in response to COVID-19, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Small Business Administration to award grants for small business development centers, women's business centers, and chapters of the Service Corps of Retired Executives to provide small businesses with specified assistance related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
AI Summary
This bill, the Entrepreneurial Development COVID–19 Response Act of 2020, requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to award grants to small business development centers, women's business centers, and chapters of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). The grants are to be used for purchasing equipment and software to enable telework and remote customer service, as well as creating marketing materials to educate small businesses on available training and counseling resources related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The bill also waives the matching funds requirement under the Women's Business Center program for a 3-month period. The bill authorizes $25 million in appropriations, with at least $15 million designated for grants to small business development centers.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. (on 03/23/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6367/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6367/BILLS-116hr6367ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6367/BILLS-116hr6367ih.pdf.pdf |
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