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US HR4677

US HR4677
Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2017


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Introduced
12/18/2017
In Committee
12/18/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2017

AI Summary

This bill, the Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2017, aims to improve certain programs of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to better assist small business customers in accessing broadband technology. It establishes a Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Coordinator within the SBA's Office of Investment and Innovation to coordinate programs that help small businesses adopt and innovate with broadband and other emerging technologies. The bill also requires the SBA to provide training to its employees on counseling small businesses on these technologies and directs the Chief Counsel for Advocacy to conduct a study on the impact of broadband speed and price on small businesses.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. (on 12/18/2017)

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