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To codify the Small Business Administration's Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-2686| House 
| Updated: 5/25/2017
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Will Hurd (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)

Small Business Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Small Business Act to codify provisions establishing the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition program, under which the Small Business Administration (SBA) shall award prizes competitively to covered entities (private entities that are incorporated in and maintain a primary place of business in the United States) that: assist small business concerns in accessing capital, mentors, and networking opportunities; and advise small business concerns, including on market analysis, company strategy, revenue growth, and securing funding. The SBA must develop metrics to evaluate the the program's effectiveness and benefits to the people of the United States that: (1) are science-based and statistically driven, (2) reflect the SBA mission, and (3) include factors relating to the program's economic impact.
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Timeline
May 25, 2017
Introduced in House
May 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • May 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

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Business educationEconomic performance and conditionsPerformance measurementSmall business

To codify the Small Business Administration's Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-2686| House 
| Updated: 5/25/2017
This bill amends the Small Business Act to codify provisions establishing the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition program, under which the Small Business Administration (SBA) shall award prizes competitively to covered entities (private entities that are incorporated in and maintain a primary place of business in the United States) that: assist small business concerns in accessing capital, mentors, and networking opportunities; and advise small business concerns, including on market analysis, company strategy, revenue growth, and securing funding. The SBA must develop metrics to evaluate the the program's effectiveness and benefits to the people of the United States that: (1) are science-based and statistically driven, (2) reflect the SBA mission, and (3) include factors relating to the program's economic impact.
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Timeline
May 25, 2017
Introduced in House
May 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • May 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Will Hurd (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)

Small Business Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business educationEconomic performance and conditionsPerformance measurementSmall business