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21st Century Entrepreneurship Act

USA119th CongressS-4133| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the 21st Century Entrepreneurship Act, mandates the Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for entrepreneurship and inventorship education. The core purpose is to address declining entrepreneurship rates and promote economic growth by targeting youth from disadvantaged communities. The Administrator will create a curriculum specifically designed for female students, minority students, English learners, children with disabilities, students from rural areas, and low-income students , who are often underrepresented in these fields. The strategy involves encouraging partnerships between the SBA's SCORE program volunteers and community learning centers to deliver this curriculum. SCORE volunteers are also encouraged to collaborate with other entrepreneurial development programs, such as small business development centers and women's business centers, to maximize impact. The bill requires the Administrator to submit biennial reports to Congress detailing program partnerships, student reach, and any barriers or improvements, and authorizes an appropriation of $2,500,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out these provisions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4366
21st Century Entrepreneurship Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-384
21st Century Entrepreneurship Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1222
21st Century Entrepreneurship Act
Mar 18, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Apr 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8404
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4366
    21st Century Entrepreneurship Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-384
    21st Century Entrepreneurship Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1222
    21st Century Entrepreneurship Act


  • March 18, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.


  • April 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8404
    Introduced in House

Commerce

21st Century Entrepreneurship Act

USA119th CongressS-4133| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
This bill, titled the 21st Century Entrepreneurship Act, mandates the Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for entrepreneurship and inventorship education. The core purpose is to address declining entrepreneurship rates and promote economic growth by targeting youth from disadvantaged communities. The Administrator will create a curriculum specifically designed for female students, minority students, English learners, children with disabilities, students from rural areas, and low-income students , who are often underrepresented in these fields. The strategy involves encouraging partnerships between the SBA's SCORE program volunteers and community learning centers to deliver this curriculum. SCORE volunteers are also encouraged to collaborate with other entrepreneurial development programs, such as small business development centers and women's business centers, to maximize impact. The bill requires the Administrator to submit biennial reports to Congress detailing program partnerships, student reach, and any barriers or improvements, and authorizes an appropriation of $2,500,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out these provisions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4366
21st Century Entrepreneurship Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-384
21st Century Entrepreneurship Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1222
21st Century Entrepreneurship Act
Mar 18, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Apr 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8404
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4366
    21st Century Entrepreneurship Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-384
    21st Century Entrepreneurship Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1222
    21st Century Entrepreneurship Act


  • March 18, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.


  • April 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8404
    Introduced in House
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Commerce

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