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Bill115th CongressFiled May 25, 2017Commerce
H.R. 2686

To codify the Small Business Administration's Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 25, 2017)

This bill amends the Small Business Act to codify provisions establishing the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition program, under which the Small Business Administration (SBA) shall award prizes competitively to covered entities (private entities that are incorporated in and maintain a primary place of business in the United States) that:

  • assist small business concerns in accessing capital, mentors, and networking opportunities; and
  • advise small business concerns, including on market analysis, company strategy, revenue growth, and securing funding.
The SBA must develop metrics to evaluate the the program's effectiveness and benefits to the people of the United States that: (1) are science-based and statistically driven, (2) reflect the SBA mission, and (3) include factors relating to the program's economic impact.

What just happenedMay 25, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13](D-NY)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. May 25, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

    Small Business Committee
  2. May 25, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  3. May 25, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

To codify the Small Business Administration's Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, and for… — Informed