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Bill114th CongressFiled Oct 1, 2015Commerce
S. 2116

Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Oct 7, 2015)

Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) This bill amends the Small Business Act to direct the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Investment and Innovation to designate a senior employee to serve as the broadband and emerging information technology (BEIT) coordinator.

The Office must also provide SBA employees BEIT training to assist small businesses in the use of such technologies.

The SBA Chief Counsel for Advocacy shall evaluate the impact of broadband speed and price on small businesses.

(Sec. 4) Services provided by a small business development center shall include accessing and using BEIT as an authorized activity of small business development centers.

What just happenedDec 20, 2016

By Senator Vitter from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-412.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH](D-NH)Sponsor
6 cosponsors5 D1 R
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  1. Dec 20, 2016Floor

    By Senator Vitter from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-412.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  2. Dec 20, 2016Committee14900

    By Senator Vitter from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-412.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  3. Oct 7, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 253.

  4. Oct 7, 2015Committee

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Vitter with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  5. Oct 7, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Vitter with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  6. Oct 7, 2015Committee

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  7. Oct 1, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  8. Oct 1, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 7, 20151

Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) This bill amends the Small Business Act to direct the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Investment and Innovation to designate a senior employee to serve as the broadband and emerging information technology (BEIT) coordinator.

The Office must also provide SBA employees BEIT training to assist small businesses in the use of such technologies.

The SBA Chief Counsel for Advocacy shall evaluate the impact of broadband speed and price on small businesses.

(Sec. 4) Services provided by a small business development center shall include accessing and using BEIT as an authorized activity of small business development centers.

Introduced in SenateOct 1, 2015

Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2015

This bill amends the Small Business Act to direct the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Investment and Innovation to designate a senior employee to serve as the broadband and emerging information technology (BEIT) coordinator.

The Office must also provide SBA employees BEIT training to assist small businesses in the use of such technologies.

The SBA Chief Counsel for Advocacy shall evaluate the impact of broadband speed and price on small businesses.

Services provided by a small business development center shall include accessing and using BEIT as an authorized activity of small business development centers.

Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2015 — Informed