To establish Growth Accelerator Fund Competition within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
United States116th CongressHR-4387House of Representatives
Updated: Oct 22, 2019
Summary
This bill provides statutory authority for the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition program within the Small Business Administration (SBA). Specifically, the bill requires the SBA, prioritizing small business concerns in underserved communities, to award prizes on a competitive basis to U.S. private entities that (1) assist small business concerns in accessing capital, mentors, and networking opportunities; and (2) advise small business concerns on topics such as market analysis, company strategy, revenue growth, and securing funding. The SBA must also 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's mission, and (3) include factors relating to the program's economic impact.
Bill texts
Timeline
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8277)
House of Representatives
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8277)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Senate