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WEBS Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5023| House 
| Updated: 8/16/2021
Carol D. Miller

Carol D. Miller

Republican Representative

West Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
David B. McKinley (Republican)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Website for Economies of Business-friendly States Act of 2021 or the WEBS Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish a website that provides relevant information about the business environment of each state for a person considering establishing a business in the state or relocating a business to the state. The website must include information such as descriptions of (1) state business income and payroll taxes, (2) incentives for establishing or relocating a business to the state, (3) minimum wage requirements of the state, and (4) job training programs available in the state. Commerce must also promote the website to foreign persons who may be considering relocating a business to or otherwise investing in the United States.
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Timeline
Aug 13, 2021
Introduced in House
Aug 13, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • August 13, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • August 13, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • August 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Commerce

WEBS Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5023| House 
| Updated: 8/16/2021
Website for Economies of Business-friendly States Act of 2021 or the WEBS Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish a website that provides relevant information about the business environment of each state for a person considering establishing a business in the state or relocating a business to the state. The website must include information such as descriptions of (1) state business income and payroll taxes, (2) incentives for establishing or relocating a business to the state, (3) minimum wage requirements of the state, and (4) job training programs available in the state. Commerce must also promote the website to foreign persons who may be considering relocating a business to or otherwise investing in the United States.
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Timeline
Aug 13, 2021
Introduced in House
Aug 13, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • August 13, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • August 13, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • August 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Carol D. Miller

Carol D. Miller

Republican Representative

West Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
David B. McKinley (Republican)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted