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21st Century Entrepreneurship Act

USA119th CongressHR-8404| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
Sharice Davids

Sharice Davids

Democratic Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (1)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Small Business Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to enhance entrepreneurship education for disadvantaged youth by leveraging the expertise of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) . It establishes a framework for SCORE volunteers to teach entrepreneurship at community learning centers , recognizing that early mentorship can significantly increase entrepreneurial pursuits and economic growth. The legislation highlights the importance of entrepreneurship for job creation and economic stability, noting that children from disadvantaged communities often lack access to such opportunities. To implement this initiative, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the SCORE program, is tasked with developing a specialized entrepreneurship curriculum. This curriculum development will involve collaboration with education specialists, entrepreneurship groups, and organizations experienced in serving underrepresented children. The SBA will also work with the Secretary of Education to create a strategy for effectively delivering this curriculum to students through community learning centers. The bill encourages SCORE volunteers to collaborate with other SBA entrepreneurial development programs, such as small business development centers and women's business centers, to maximize impact. Furthermore, it amends both the Small Business Act and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to officially authorize SCORE volunteers to provide this education and to include entrepreneurship education as an allowable activity for community learning centers. The SBA Administrator is required to submit biennial reports detailing the program's implementation, reach, and any barriers encountered.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7687
21st Century Entrepreneurship Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6002
21st Century Entrepreneurship Act
Mar 18, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4133
Introduced in Senate
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7687
    21st Century Entrepreneurship Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6002
    21st Century Entrepreneurship Act


  • March 18, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4133
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

21st Century Entrepreneurship Act

USA119th CongressHR-8404| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
This bill seeks to enhance entrepreneurship education for disadvantaged youth by leveraging the expertise of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) . It establishes a framework for SCORE volunteers to teach entrepreneurship at community learning centers , recognizing that early mentorship can significantly increase entrepreneurial pursuits and economic growth. The legislation highlights the importance of entrepreneurship for job creation and economic stability, noting that children from disadvantaged communities often lack access to such opportunities. To implement this initiative, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the SCORE program, is tasked with developing a specialized entrepreneurship curriculum. This curriculum development will involve collaboration with education specialists, entrepreneurship groups, and organizations experienced in serving underrepresented children. The SBA will also work with the Secretary of Education to create a strategy for effectively delivering this curriculum to students through community learning centers. The bill encourages SCORE volunteers to collaborate with other SBA entrepreneurial development programs, such as small business development centers and women's business centers, to maximize impact. Furthermore, it amends both the Small Business Act and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to officially authorize SCORE volunteers to provide this education and to include entrepreneurship education as an allowable activity for community learning centers. The SBA Administrator is required to submit biennial reports detailing the program's implementation, reach, and any barriers encountered.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7687
21st Century Entrepreneurship Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6002
21st Century Entrepreneurship Act
Mar 18, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4133
Introduced in Senate
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7687
    21st Century Entrepreneurship Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6002
    21st Century Entrepreneurship Act


  • March 18, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4133
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sharice Davids

Sharice Davids

Democratic Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (1)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Small Business Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

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