Social Enterprise Ecosystem and Economic Development Commission Act of 2017 or the SEEED Commission Act of 2017 This bill establishes the Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise to examine and make recommendations on ways the federal government can support and utilize social enterprises. The Commission must: (1) establish criteria for identifying social enterprises for purposes of federal programs, and (2) identify opportunities for the federal government to engage social enterprises in creating jobs and strengthening local economies.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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To provide for the establishment of a Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-2448| House
| Updated: 5/16/2017
Social Enterprise Ecosystem and Economic Development Commission Act of 2017 or the SEEED Commission Act of 2017 This bill establishes the Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise to examine and make recommendations on ways the federal government can support and utilize social enterprises. The Commission must: (1) establish criteria for identifying social enterprises for purposes of federal programs, and (2) identify opportunities for the federal government to engage social enterprises in creating jobs and strengthening local economies.