Minority Business Development Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 28, 2019)
Minority Business Development Act of 2019
This bill permanently authorizes the Minority Business Development Administration to assist socially and economically disadvantaged business concerns.
Specifically, the bill redesignates the Minority Business Development Agency as the Minority Business Development Administration (MBDA). The MBDA shall (1) assist disadvantaged business concerns entering domestic and foreign markets by providing education and training, management and technological assistance, a skilled labor pool, and financial and marketing services; and (2) encourage such businesses to establish joint ventures and projects among themselves or in cooperation with public or private sector organizations.
In addition, the Securities and Exchange Commission must consult and cooperate with the MBDA to promote access by disadvantaged businesses to securities markets.
What just happenedFeb 28, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 28, 2019
- Feb 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Small Business Committee - Feb 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Financial Services Committee - Feb 28, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 28, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House