WEBS Act of 2021
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 13, 2021)
Website for Economies of Business-friendly States Act of 2021 or the WEBS Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish a website that provides relevant information about the business environment of each state for a person considering establishing a business in the state or relocating a business to the state.
The website must include information such as descriptions of (1) state business income and payroll taxes, (2) incentives for establishing or relocating a business to the state, (3) minimum wage requirements of the state, and (4) job training programs available in the state.
Commerce must also promote the website to foreign persons who may be considering relocating a business to or otherwise investing in the United States.
What just happenedAug 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseAug 13, 2021
- Aug 16, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee - Aug 13, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Aug 13, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House