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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 23, 2022Commerce
S. 3906

Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2022

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Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2022

This bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to designate a senior Office of Investment and Innovation employee as broadband and emerging information technology coordinator, and it establishes measures to aid the competitiveness and productivity of small businesses through broadband access and other emerging information technologies.

The coordinator's responsibilities shall include (1) identifying best practices relating to broadband and emerging information technology that may help small businesses; and (2) coordinating SBA programs that assist small businesses in adopting, making innovations in, and using broadband and other emerging information technologies. The coordinator must also provide training to familiarize its employees with broadband and other emerging technologies.

Further, the SBA must report on (1) its programs and activities relating to broadband and emerging information technologies, and (2) the impact of broadband and emerging information technology deployment on small businesses.

The bill also requires Small Business Development Centers to assist small businesses in accessing broadband and other emerging information technology.

What just happenedSep 29, 2022

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH](D-NH)Sponsor
5 cosponsors2 D3 R
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  1. Sep 29, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Sep 29, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Sep 29, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Sep 28, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5167)

  5. Sep 28, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  6. Sep 28, 2022Floor

    The committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

  7. Sep 28, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5166-5168)

  8. May 25, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 395.

  9. May 25, 2022Committee

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Cardin with amendments. Without written report.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  10. May 25, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Cardin with amendments. Without written report.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  11. May 18, 2022Committee

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

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  12. Mar 23, 2022IntroReferral

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

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  13. Mar 23, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateSep 28, 202255

Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2022

This bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to designate a senior Office of Investment and Innovation employee as broadband and emerging information technology coordinator, and it establishes measures to aid the competitiveness and productivity of small businesses through broadband access and other emerging information technologies.

The coordinator's responsibilities shall include (1) identifying best practices relating to broadband and emerging information technology that may help small businesses; and (2) coordinating SBA programs that assist small businesses in adopting, making innovations in, and using broadband and other emerging information technologies. The coordinator must also provide training to familiarize its employees with broadband and other emerging technologies.

Further, the SBA must report on (1) its programs and activities relating to broadband and emerging information technologies, and (2) the impact of broadband and emerging information technology deployment on small businesses.

The bill also requires Small Business Development Centers to assist small businesses in accessing broadband and other emerging information technology.

Reported to SenateMay 25, 202225

Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2022

This bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to designate a senior Office of Investment and Innovation employee as broadband and emerging information technology coordinator, and it establishes measures to aid the competitiveness and productivity of small businesses through broadband access and other emerging information technologies.

The coordinator's responsibilities shall include (1) identifying best practices relating to broadband and emerging information technology that may help small businesses; and (2) coordinating SBA programs that assist small businesses in adopting, making innovations in, and using broadband and other emerging information technologies. The SBA must also provide training to familiarize its employees with broadband and other emerging technologies.

Further, the SBA must report on (1) its programs and activities relating to broadband and emerging information technologies, and (2) the impact of broadband and emerging information technology deployment on small businesses.

The bill also requires Small Business Development Centers to assist small businesses in accessing broadband and other emerging information technology.

Introduced in SenateMar 23, 2022

Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2022

This bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to designate a senior Office of Investment and Innovation employee as broadband and emerging information technology coordinator, and it establishes measures to aid the competitiveness and productivity of small businesses through broadband access and other emerging information technologies.

The coordinator's responsibilities shall include (1) identifying best practices relating to broadband and emerging information technology that may help small businesses; and (2) coordinating SBA programs that assist small businesses in adopting, making innovations in, and using broadband and other emerging information technologies. The SBA must also provide training to familiarize its employees with broadband and other emerging technologies.

Further, the SBA must report on (1) its programs and activities relating to broadband and emerging information technologies, and (2) the impact of broadband and emerging information technology deployment on small businesses.

The bill also requires Small Business Development Centers to assist small businesses in accessing broadband and other emerging information technology.

Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2022 — Informed