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Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019 [HB-190]
[Small Business ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Veterans ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Eliminates the inclusion of option years in the award price for certain sole source contracts (i.e., contracts awarded without a competitive process). Under current law, option years in the award price for such contracts limit their dollar award threshold. Specifically, the bill revises requirements for the award of these contracts to (1) qualified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small businesses, (2) small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, (3) economically disadvantaged small businesses owned and controlled
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Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Marshall
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. on 01/17/2019
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Veterans Jobs Opportunity Act [HB-186]
[Veterans ]
[Taxes ]
[Small Business ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Finance ]
Allows a new business-related tax credit for the start-up expenses of a veteran-owned small business in an underserved community. The allowable amount of such credit is 15% of start-up expenditures that do not exceed $80,000. To be eligible for the credit, the small business must (1) be owned and controlled by one or more veterans or spouses of veterans, and (2) have a principal place of business in an underserved community. An "underserved community" is any area located within (1) a HUBZone (as defined by the Small Business Act), (2) an empowerment
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for waivers of user fees imposed with respect to applications for reinstatement of tax-exempt status of small, subsidiary tax-exempt organizations. [HB-177]
[Taxes ]
[Small Business ]
[Nonprofit ]
Requires (1) the reinstatement of the tax-exempt status of a tax-exempt subsidiary organization with fewer than 50 members whose tax-exempt status was revoked due to failure to file required tax returns or notices, and (2) a waiver of any user fee charged in connection with a reinstatement application. As a condition for reinstatement, the organization must file any required returns or notices.
Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a grant program to address rising costs of tax compliance for small business concerns, and for other purposes. [HB-159]
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[Taxes ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Authorizes the Small Business Administration to award grants to small business development centers and women's business centers for assisting small businesses with tax compliance issues.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dwight Evans
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [HB-133]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Economic Development ]
[Energy ]
[Healthcare ]
[Education ]
Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries'
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline
Became Public Law No: 116-260. on 12/27/2020
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Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2019 [HB-128]
[Small Business ]
[Trade ]
[International ]
[Economic Development ]
Expands the primary functions and additional duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to include: (1) examining the role of small businesses in the international economy, and (2) representing the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities to contribute to regulatory and trade initiatives that may affect small businesses.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia Velazquez
Received In The Senate. on 01/09/2019
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Investing in Main Street Act of 2019 [HB-116]
[Finance ]
[Small Business ]
[Investments ]
Amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to permit certain banking entities, subject to the approval of the appropriate federal banking agency, to invest up to 15% of their capital and surplus in one or more small business investment companies (SBICs), or in any entity established to invest solely in SBICs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Judy Chu
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. on 01/15/2019
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FUEL Reform Act Farewell to Unnecessary Energy Lifelines Reform Act of 2019 [HB-82]
[Energy ]
[Agriculture ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Climate Change ]
Repeals title IX (Energy) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. The title authorizes various energy programs that are administered by the Department of Agriculture and primarily provide support and incentives for renewable energy projects.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 02/12/2019
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FairTax Act of 2019 [HB-25]
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[Budget and Spending ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Social Security ]
[Healthcare ]
[Poverty ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Children and Youth ]
Imposes a national sales tax on the use or consumption in the United States of taxable property or services in lieu of the current income taxes, payroll taxes, and estate and gift taxes. The rate of the sales tax will be 23% in 2021, with adjustments to the rate in subsequent years. There are exemptions from the tax for used and intangible property; for property or services purchased for business, export, or investment purposes; and for state government functions. Under the bill, family members who are lawful U.S. residents receive a monthly sales
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman
Introduced In House on 01/03/2019
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-21]
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[Environmental ]
[Finance ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[International ]
[Science ]
[Food ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Insurance ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Aerospace ]
Provides FY2019 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2019 appropriations bills: the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 5. on 01/08/2019
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No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2019 [HB-20]
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[Reproductive Rights ]
[Insurance ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Modifies provisions relating to federal funding for, and health insurance coverage of, abortions. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds for abortions or for health coverage that includes abortions. Such restrictions extend to the use of funds in the budget of the District of Columbia. Additionally, abortions may not be provided in a federal health care facility or by a federal employee. Historically, language has been included in annual appropriations bills for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that prohibits
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Justice. on 02/25/2019
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Paycheck Fairness Act [HB-7]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
[Small Business ]
Addresses wage discrimination on the basis of sex. It amends equal pay provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to (1) restrict the use of the bona fide factor defense to wage discrimination claims, (2) enhance nonretaliation prohibitions, (3) make it unlawful to require an employee to sign a contract or waiver prohibiting the employee from disclosing information about the employee's wages, and (4) increase civil penalties for violations of equal pay provisions. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of Federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 53. on 04/03/2019
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A resolution recognizing November 25, 2017, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting the efforts of the Small Business Administration to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses. [SR-328]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Economic Development ]
A resolution recognizing November 25, 2017, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting the efforts of the Small Business Administration to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses. Declares that the Senate joins the Small Business Administration in recognizing and encouraging the observance of Small Business Saturday on November 25, 2017. Supports efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to shop locally, and (2) increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of such businesses on the U.S. economy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7167; Text: Cr S7159) on 11/09/2017
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week. [HR-588]
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[Small Business ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Economic Development ]
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week. Supports the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week. Celebrates the millions of people in the United States, especially veterans and their spouses, who benefit from Small Business Administration programs. Expresses appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the nation's veterans through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr H8390) on 11/02/2017
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Commemorating and acknowledging veteran-owned small businesses. [HR-1141]
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[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
Commemorating and acknowledging veteran-owned small businesses. Recognizes veterans for their service to the United States. Celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and work of veterans who are small-business owners.
Sponsored by: Rep. Al Lawson
Introduced In House on 11/09/2018
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SOAR Act Startup Opportunity Accelerator Act of 2017 [HB-4071]
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[Small Business ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
SOAR Act Startup Opportunity Accelerator Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Rochester
Introduced In House on 10/16/2017
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A bill to extend the effective date for the sunset for collateral requirements for Small Business Administration disaster loans. [S.3554]
[Small Business ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
A bill to extend the effective date for the sunset for collateral requirements for Small Business Administration disaster loans. (Sec. 1) This bill amends the RISE After Disaster Act of 2015 to extend by one year the increased threshold for the minimum major-disaster loan amount for which the Small Business Administration may require collateral.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
By Senator Risch From Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-453. on 12/20/2018
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Central America Reform and Enforcement Act [S.3540]
[Immigration ]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Central America Reform and Enforcement Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 10/02/2018
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Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018 [HB-6731]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Air Quality ]
[Climate Change ]
Restoring Our Commitment to Renewable Fuels Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. David Young
Introduced In House on 09/07/2018
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Small Entity Regulatory Relief Opportunity Act of 2017 [HB-3787]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Economic Development ]
Small Entity Regulatory Relief Opportunity Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Brooks
Referred To The Subcommittee On Communications And Technology. on 09/15/2017