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Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-3906| Senate 
| Updated: 9/29/2022
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (5)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2022 This bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to designate a senior Office of Investment and Innovation employee as broadband and emerging information technology coordinator, and it establishes measures to aid the competitiveness and productivity of small businesses through broadband access and other emerging information technologies. The coordinator's responsibilities shall include (1) identifying best practices relating to broadband and emerging information technology that may help small businesses; and (2) coordinating SBA programs that assist small businesses in adopting, making innovations in, and using broadband and other emerging information technologies. The coordinator must also provide training to familiarize its employees with broadband and other emerging technologies. Further, the SBA must report on (1) its programs and activities relating to broadband and emerging information technologies, and (2) the impact of broadband and emerging information technology deployment on small businesses. The bill also requires Small Business Development Centers to assist small businesses in accessing broadband and other emerging information technology.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4588
Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2020
Mar 23, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
May 18, 2022
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
May 25, 2022
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Cardin with amendments. Without written report.
May 25, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 395.
Sep 28, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5167)
Sep 28, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Sep 28, 2022
The committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 28, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5166-5168)
Sep 29, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 29, 2022
Received in the House.
Sep 29, 2022
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4588
    Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2020


  • March 23, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.


  • May 18, 2022
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • May 25, 2022
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Cardin with amendments. Without written report.


  • May 25, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 395.


  • September 28, 2022
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5167)


  • September 28, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • September 28, 2022
    The committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 28, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5166-5168)


  • September 29, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 29, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • September 29, 2022
    Held at the desk.

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Business educationComputers and information technologyEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementInternet, web applications, social mediaSmall businessSmall Business Administration

Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-3906| Senate 
| Updated: 9/29/2022
Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2022 This bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to designate a senior Office of Investment and Innovation employee as broadband and emerging information technology coordinator, and it establishes measures to aid the competitiveness and productivity of small businesses through broadband access and other emerging information technologies. The coordinator's responsibilities shall include (1) identifying best practices relating to broadband and emerging information technology that may help small businesses; and (2) coordinating SBA programs that assist small businesses in adopting, making innovations in, and using broadband and other emerging information technologies. The coordinator must also provide training to familiarize its employees with broadband and other emerging technologies. Further, the SBA must report on (1) its programs and activities relating to broadband and emerging information technologies, and (2) the impact of broadband and emerging information technology deployment on small businesses. The bill also requires Small Business Development Centers to assist small businesses in accessing broadband and other emerging information technology.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4588
Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2020
Mar 23, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
May 18, 2022
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
May 25, 2022
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Cardin with amendments. Without written report.
May 25, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 395.
Sep 28, 2022
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5167)
Sep 28, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Sep 28, 2022
The committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 28, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5166-5168)
Sep 29, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 29, 2022
Received in the House.
Sep 29, 2022
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4588
    Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2020


  • March 23, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.


  • May 18, 2022
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • May 25, 2022
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Cardin with amendments. Without written report.


  • May 25, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 395.


  • September 28, 2022
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5167)


  • September 28, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.


  • September 28, 2022
    The committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 28, 2022
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5166-5168)


  • September 29, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • September 29, 2022
    Received in the House.


  • September 29, 2022
    Held at the desk.
Jeanne Shaheen

Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (5)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business educationComputers and information technologyEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementInternet, web applications, social mediaSmall businessSmall Business Administration