Ask AI
Bill107th CongressFiled Apr 25, 2002Commerce
S. 2335

Native American Small Business Development Act

Bill journey · stage 2 of 5

Under committee review

Filed
Comm.
Floor
Both
Law

What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Aug 1, 2002)

Native American Small Business Development Act - Amends the Small Business Act to establish within the Small Business Administration (SBA) the Office of Native American Affairs, headed by an Assistant Administrator, to implement SBA programs for the development of business enterprises by Native Americans (American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians). Requires the Office to assist Native American entrepreneurs to: (1) start, operate, and grow small businesses; (2) develop management and technical skills; (3) seek Federal procurement opportunities; (4) increase Native American employment opportunities; and (5) increase Native American access to capital markets.

Requires the SBA to provide financial assistance to tribal governments, tribal colleges, Native Hawaiian organizations, and Alaska Native corporations to create Native American business centers. Requires: (1) each business center to conduct five-year projects for business education aid to such entities; (2) each assistance applicant to submit a five-year plan on proposed assistance and training activities; (3) each business center to annually provide the Administrator with an itemized cost breakdown of project expenses; (4) the Administrator to report annually to the congressional small business committees on the effectiveness of such projects; and (5) each entity receiving assistance to report to the SBA on services provided with such assistance. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2003 through 2007.

Establishes a four-year pilot program under which the SBA is authorized to award Native American development grants to provide culturally-tailored business development training and related services to Native Americans and Native American small businesses. Requires the same number of such grants to be awarded to small business development centers and private, nonprofit organizations providing appropriate assistance to Indian tribes, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Natives. Provides for: (1) initial disbursement of grant assistance; and (2) provisional approval of applications. Requires each grant recipient to report annually to the SBA on the impact of grant funding. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2003 through 2006.

What just happenedAug 1, 2002

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 545.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD](D-SD)Sponsor
12 cosponsors11 D1 R
Read on Congress.gov
12cosponsors2committees8actions1related bills51subjects
  1. Aug 1, 2002Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 545.

  2. Aug 1, 2002Committee

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Kerry with amendments. With written report No. 107-236.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  3. Aug 1, 2002Committee14000

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Kerry with amendments. With written report No. 107-236.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  4. Jul 24, 2002Committee

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  5. Apr 30, 2002Committee

    Committees on Small Business and Entrepreneurship; Indian Affairs. Joint hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-615.

    Indian Affairs CommitteeSmall Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  6. Apr 25, 2002IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3444-3447)

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  7. Apr 25, 2002IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3443-3444)

  8. Apr 25, 2002IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 1, 200201
Native American Small Business Development Act - Amends the Small Business Act to establish within the Small Business Administration (SBA) the Office of Native American Affairs, headed by an Assistant Administrator, to implement SBA programs for the development of business enterprises by Native Americans (American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians). Requires the Office to assist Native American entrepreneurs to: (1) start, operate, and grow small businesses; (2) develop management and technical skills; (3) seek Federal procurement opportunities; (4) increase Native American employment opportunities; and (5) increase Native American access to capital markets.

Requires the SBA to provide financial assistance to tribal governments, tribal colleges, Native Hawaiian organizations, and Alaska Native corporations to create Native American business centers. Requires: (1) each business center to conduct five-year projects for business education aid to such entities; (2) each assistance applicant to submit a five-year plan on proposed assistance and training activities; (3) each business center to annually provide the Administrator with an itemized cost breakdown of project expenses; (4) the Administrator to report annually to the congressional small business committees on the effectiveness of such projects; and (5) each entity receiving assistance to report to the SBA on services provided with such assistance. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2003 through 2007.

Establishes a four-year pilot program under which the SBA is authorized to award Native American development grants to provide culturally-tailored business development training and related services to Native Americans and Native American small businesses. Requires the same number of such grants to be awarded to small business development centers and private, nonprofit organizations providing appropriate assistance to Indian tribes, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Natives. Provides for: (1) initial disbursement of grant assistance; and (2) provisional approval of applications. Requires each grant recipient to report annually to the SBA on the impact of grant funding. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2003 through 2006.

Introduced in SenateApr 25, 200200
Native American Small Business Development Act - Amends the Small Business Act to establish within the Small Business Administration (SBA) the Office of Native American Affairs, headed by an Assistant Administrator, to implement SBA programs for the development of business enterprises by Native Americans (American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians). Requires the Office to assist Native American entrepreneurs to: (1) start, operate, and grow small businesses; (2) develop management and technical skills; (3) seek Federal procurement opportunities; (4) increase Native American employment opportunities; and (5) increase Native American access to capital markets.

Requires the SBA to provide financial assistance to tribal governments, tribal colleges, Native Hawaiian organizations, and Alaska Native corporations to create Native American business centers. Requires each business center to conduct five-year projects for business education aid to such entities. Requires each assistance applicant to submit a five-year plan on proposed assistance and training activities.

Establishes a four-year pilot program under which the SBA is authorized to award Native American development grants to provide culturally-tailored business development training and related services to Native Americans and Native American small businesses.

Establishes a four-year pilot program under which the SBA shall award at least three American Indian Tribal Assistance Center grants to establish joint projects to provide culturally-tailored business development assistance to prospective and current owners of small businesses on or near tribal lands.