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H.R. 8628

Global Small Business Network Act

Global Small Business Network Act

This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish a Global Small Business Network grant program to facilitate exports by U.S. small businesses.

Specifically, the State Department may award grants to institutions of higher education and nonprofits with experience in operating or working with U.S. small business development centers to (1) assist national and local governments of foreign countries with creating small business development centers, and (2) promote commerce between small businesses in the United States and the foreign economies participating in the program.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20](D-TX)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  2. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  3. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Global Small Business Network Act — Informed