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Global Small Business Network Act

USA116th CongressHR-8628| House 
| Updated: 10/20/2020
Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Ann Wagner (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Global Small Business Network Act This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish a Global Small Business Network grant program to facilitate exports by U.S. small businesses. Specifically, the State Department may award grants to institutions of higher education and nonprofits with experience in operating or working with U.S. small business development centers to (1) assist national and local governments of foreign countries with creating small business development centers, and (2) promote commerce between small businesses in the United States and the foreign economies participating in the program.
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Timeline
Oct 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 20, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • October 20, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 20, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Global Small Business Network Act

USA116th CongressHR-8628| House 
| Updated: 10/20/2020
Global Small Business Network Act This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish a Global Small Business Network grant program to facilitate exports by U.S. small businesses. Specifically, the State Department may award grants to institutions of higher education and nonprofits with experience in operating or working with U.S. small business development centers to (1) assist national and local governments of foreign countries with creating small business development centers, and (2) promote commerce between small businesses in the United States and the foreign economies participating in the program.
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Timeline
Oct 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 20, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • October 20, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 20, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Ann Wagner (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaBruneiBurmaBusiness educationCambodiaCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsCongressional oversightForeign aid and international reliefIndonesiaInternational organizations and cooperationLaosMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeSmall businessThailandVietnamWestern Hemisphere