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Puerto Rico Small Business Assistance Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-225| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2019
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Small Business Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Puerto Rico Small Business Assistance Act of 2019 This bill expands funding and support for small businesses that have their principal office in Puerto Rico. Specifically, the bill increases the total amount of loans outstanding and committed to any microloan intermediary if at least 20% of the intermediary's loans are made to such businesses; waives the Small Business Administration (SBA) Microloan Program's limit on an intermediary's spending on technical assistance for prospective borrowers if 25% of the intermediary's loans are made to these businesses requires the Government Accountability Office to report on intermediary participation; reduces or eliminates SBA fees on certain loans to such businesses; and gives federal contract preference to such businesses. The SBA shall establish (1) a Veteran Business Outreach Center in Puerto Rico, and (2) a temporary Federal and State Technology (FAST) grant program to provide assistance to Puerto Rico businesses.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-5178
Puerto Rico Small Business Contracting Assistance Act of 2018
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-5178
    Puerto Rico Small Business Contracting Assistance Act of 2018


  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Commerce

Border security and unlawful immigrationBusiness educationCaribbean areaCongressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsForeign laborGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsImmigration status and proceduresInterest, dividends, interest ratesPublic contracts and procurementPuerto RicoSmall businessSmall Business AdministrationUser charges and feesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Puerto Rico Small Business Assistance Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-225| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2019
Puerto Rico Small Business Assistance Act of 2019 This bill expands funding and support for small businesses that have their principal office in Puerto Rico. Specifically, the bill increases the total amount of loans outstanding and committed to any microloan intermediary if at least 20% of the intermediary's loans are made to such businesses; waives the Small Business Administration (SBA) Microloan Program's limit on an intermediary's spending on technical assistance for prospective borrowers if 25% of the intermediary's loans are made to these businesses requires the Government Accountability Office to report on intermediary participation; reduces or eliminates SBA fees on certain loans to such businesses; and gives federal contract preference to such businesses. The SBA shall establish (1) a Veteran Business Outreach Center in Puerto Rico, and (2) a temporary Federal and State Technology (FAST) grant program to provide assistance to Puerto Rico businesses.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-5178
Puerto Rico Small Business Contracting Assistance Act of 2018
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-5178
    Puerto Rico Small Business Contracting Assistance Act of 2018


  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Small Business Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationBusiness educationCaribbean areaCongressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsForeign laborGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsImmigration status and proceduresInterest, dividends, interest ratesPublic contracts and procurementPuerto RicoSmall businessSmall Business AdministrationUser charges and feesVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation