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Veteran Entrepreneurs Act of 2018 [S.2950]
[Taxes ]
[Small Business ]
[Veterans ]
[Economic Development ]
Veteran Entrepreneurs Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a business-related tax credit of up to $100,000 for 25% of the franchise fees paid or incurred by a veteran for the purchase of a franchise. The bill reduces the amount of such credit if the veteran does not own 100% of the stock or of the capital or profits interest of the franchisee. The veteran may elect to transfer the credit to a franchisor in exchange for a discount in the franchise fee commensurate with the value of the credit. The Small Business Administration
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/24/2018
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Export Promotion Act [HB-5967]
[Trade ]
[Small Business ]
[Agriculture ]
[Economic Development ]
Export Promotion Act This bill establishes the Export Promotion Agency in the Department of Commerce. The bill designates the functions, responsibilities, organizational structure, and reporting requirements of the agency. The bill terminates the following entities and programs and transfers their functions to the agency: the International Trade Administration, the Office of International Trade of the Small Business Administration, the Trade and Development Agency, the Export Credit Guarantee Program and the Facilities Guarantee Program of the Department
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ann Kuster
Introduced In House on 05/24/2018
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Puerto Rico Economic Empowerment Act of 2018 [S.2873]
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Puerto Rico Economic Empowerment Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 05/17/2018
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Jobs and Justice Act of 2018 [HB-5785]
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[Infrastructure ]
[Education ]
[Finance ]
[Housing ]
[Science ]
[Voting Rights ]
[Crime ]
[Small Business ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Community Development ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Taxes ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Safety ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
Jobs and Justice Act of 2018 This bill addresses a wide variety of domestic policy matters and focuses on economically distressed communities, opportunities for minorities and the disadvantaged, and civil rights enforcement. Included in the programs and requirements affected are those concerning: diversity in contracting; infrastructure development; areas of persistent poverty; job training for youth and older Americans; education of girls and minorities in STEM fields; the federal minimum wage; military family benefits; health care coverage and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Aviation. on 05/14/2018
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Opioid Crisis Accountability Act of 2018 [HB-5782]
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[Overdose Prevention ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Public Health ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Opioid Crisis Accountability Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/31/2018
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Better Jobs for Veterans Act of 2017 [HB-4380]
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[Veterans ]
Better Jobs for Veterans Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Walter Jones
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 12/07/2017
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Expressing appreciation of the goals of American Craft Beer Week and commending the small and independent craft brewers of the United States. [HR-884]
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[Small Business ]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Tourism ]
Expressing appreciation of the goals of American Craft Beer Week and commending the small and independent craft brewers of the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Peter DeFazio
Introduced In House on 05/09/2018
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Spurring Business in Communities Act of 2017 [HB-4111]
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[Community Development ]
[Finance ]
Spurring Business in Communities Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to: require the Small Business Administration (SBA), in reviewing and processing a small business investment company's (SBIC's) application, to give first priority to an SBIC applicant located in an underlicensed state (i.e., a state in which the number of licensees per capita is less than the median number of licensees per capita for all states) with below median financing; and exempt applicants in underlicensed states from certain SBA
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Sponsored by: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Signed By President. on 12/19/2018
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Jobs for Tribes Act [HB-4506]
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[Native American Affairs ]
[Economic Development ]
Jobs for Tribes Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee On Foreign Affairs Discharged. on 12/28/2018
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Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act of 2018 [S.2283]
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[Finance ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act of 2018 This bill amends the Small Business Act to provide statutory authority for the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Credit Risk Management and the SBA Lender Oversight Committee. For FY2018 and each ensuing fiscal year, the SBA may, with congressional approval, increase the cap for general business loans if the cap will be reached within that fiscal year. An increase may only be implemented once each fiscal year.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi
By Senator Risch From Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-265. on 06/05/2018
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Small Business Credit Card Act of 2018 [HB-5660]
[Small Business ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Finance ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Small Business Credit Card Act of 2018 This bill amends the Truth in Lending Act to extend to qualified small businesses credit card protections currently provided to consumers, including limitations and disclosures regarding fees and interest rates. The bill defines "qualified small business" as any business concern having 50 or fewer employees, whether or not: (1) the credit card account is in the name of an individual or a business entity, and (2) any credit transaction involving such account is for business or personal purposes. A qualified
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nita Lowey
Introduced In House on 04/27/2018
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Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act of 2018 [HB-4743]
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[Finance ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
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Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act of 2018 (Sec. 3) This bill amends the Small Business Act to provide statutory authority for the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Credit Risk Management (OCRM) and the SBA Lender Oversight Committee. The bill modifies the OCRM's supervisory duties and the committee's review of OCRM formal enforcement action recommendations. The bill requires OCRM to supervise: lenders making loans under the SBA's guaranteed loan program, commonly known as 7(a) lenders; lending partners or SBA intermediary
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Sponsored by: Rep. Judy Chu
Became Public Law No: 115-189. on 06/21/2018
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Healthy Environment for Children Act [HB-5604]
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[Children and Youth ]
[Public Health ]
[Science ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Healthy Environment for Children Act This bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from reducing, consolidating, or terminating the offices and activities (e.g., intramural grants, extramural grants, and research) of the National Center for Environmental Research.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nanette Barragan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 05/22/2018
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Spurring Business in Communities Act of 2018 [S.1995]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
[Community Development ]
[Finance ]
Spurring Business in Communities Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to: require the Small Business Administration (SBA), in reviewing and processing an entity's application to become a small business investment company (SBIC), to give first priority to an SBIC applicant located in an underlicensed state (i.e., a state in which the number of licensees per capita is less than the median number of licensees per capita for all states) with below median financing; and exempt applicants in underlicensed states
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Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Capito
By Senator Risch From Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship Filed Written Report. Report No. 115-449. on 12/20/2018
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Official Titles Official Titles - Senate Official Titles as Introduced An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. [S.1]
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Official Titles Official Titles - Senate Official Titles as Introduced An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. With respect to individuals, the bill: replaces the existing tax brackets (10%,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Enzi
Committee On The Budget. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Enzi. Without Written Report. on 11/28/2017
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ACCESS BROADBAND Act Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act [HB-3994]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Small Business ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
[Cybersecurity ]
ACCESS BROADBAND Act Advancing Critical Connectivity Expands Service, Small Business Resources, Opportunities, Access, and Data Based on Assessed Need and Demand Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. (Sec. 3) The office shall: connect with communities that need access to high-speed Internet and improved digital inclusion efforts, hold regional workshops to share best practices and effective strategies
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Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 07/24/2018
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Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018 [S.2679]
[Veterans ]
[Small Business ]
Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018
Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Signed By President. on 01/03/2019
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SECURE Act of 2017 Security, Enforcement, and Compassion United in Reform Efforts Act [S.2192]
[Immigration ]
[Defense ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
SECURE Act of 2017 Security, Enforcement, and Compassion United in Reform Efforts Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to achieve situational awareness and operational control of the U.S. southern border and to deter and detect illegal activity in high traffic areas. The bill authorizes National Guard and Department of Defense support to secure such border. DHS shall establish: (1) a National Border Security Advisory Committee, (2) the Integrated Border Enforcement Team program, (3) Tunnel Task Forces, and (4) a biometric
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 275. on 12/06/2017
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 [HB-5515]
[Defense ]
[Energy ]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Military ]
[Veterans ]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 This bill authorizes FY2019 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) Procurement, including helicopters, combat vehicles, weapons, aircraft, shipbuilding and conversion, and missiles; (2)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Signed By President. on 08/13/2018
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End The Shutdown Act of 2018 [HB-4872]
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[Defense ]
[Agriculture ]
[Small Business ]
[Housing ]
[Aerospace ]
[Energy ]
End The Shutdown Act of 2018 This bill amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 to extend the expiration date of the FY2018 Continuing Resolution (CR) from January 19, 2018, to January 23, 2018. The bill provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through the earlier of January 23, 2018, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations legislation. It ends the government shutdown that began when the existing CR expired because none of the 12 FY2018 regular appropriations bills that fund the federal government have been enacted.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steny Hoyer
Introduced In House on 01/20/2018