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H.R. 2629Became Law

Women's Business Development Act of 1991

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Nov 20, 1991)

Women's Business Development Act of 1991 - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide financial assistance to private organizations to conduct three-year demonstration projects for small business concerns owned and controlled by women. Conditions such assistance on the recipient organization's agreement to obtain cash contributions from non-Federal sources according to certain guidelines.

Authorizes appropriations to implement the demonstration projects. Requires the SBA to report annually to certain congressional committees on the efficacy of such demonstration projects.

Repeals the fiscal year limitation on specified loans to small business concerns (thus permanently authorizing the small loan program).

Amends the Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988 to provide that the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the National Women's Business Council shall be a representative of either the public or private sector, and shall serve a maximum two-year term. Prohibits: (1) consecutive terms to the same office; (2) consecutive Chairperson designees from the public sector; and (3) the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from being from the same sector concurrently.

What just happenedDec 5, 1991

Became Public Law No: 102-191.

Who’s behind it

Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-32](D-NY)Sponsor
34 cosponsors27 D7 R
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  1. Dec 5, 1991PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 102-191.

  2. Dec 5, 1991BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 102-191.

  3. Dec 5, 1991PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 5, 1991BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 25, 1991FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 25, 1991President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 23, 1991Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Nov 21, 1991ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. Nov 21, 1991ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

  10. Nov 21, 1991NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

  11. Nov 21, 1991ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Mr. LaFalce asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

  12. Nov 21, 1991Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Nov 20, 1991Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  14. Nov 20, 1991Floor17000

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

  15. Nov 20, 1991Floor

    Amendment SP 1363 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

  16. Nov 20, 1991Floor

    Amendment SP 1363 proposed by Senator Dodd for Senator Bumpers.

  17. Nov 20, 1991Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  18. Nov 20, 1991Discharge

    Senate Committee on Small Business discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  19. Nov 20, 1991Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Small Business discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  20. Oct 15, 1991IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  21. Oct 8, 1991FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  22. Oct 8, 1991FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  23. Oct 8, 1991Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  24. Oct 8, 1991FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  25. Oct 8, 1991FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  26. Oct 8, 1991FloorH30300

    Mr. LaFalce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  27. Jul 31, 1991CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 110.

  28. Jul 31, 1991CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 102-178.

    Small Business Committee
  29. Jul 31, 1991Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 102-178.

    Small Business Committee
  30. Jul 25, 1991CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Small Business Committee
  31. Jul 25, 1991CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Small Business Committee
  32. Jun 12, 1991IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

    Small Business Committee
  33. Jun 12, 1991IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  34. Jun 12, 1991IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedNov 20, 199135

Women's Business Development Act of 1991 - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide financial assistance to private organizations to conduct three-year demonstration projects for small business concerns owned and controlled by women. Conditions such assistance on the recipient organization's agreement to obtain cash contributions from non-Federal sources according to certain guidelines.

Authorizes appropriations to implement the demonstration projects. Requires the SBA to report annually to certain congressional committees on the efficacy of such demonstration projects.

Repeals the fiscal year limitation on specified loans to small business concerns (thus permanently authorizing the small loan program).

Amends the Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988 to provide that the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the National Women's Business Council shall be a representative of either the public or private sector, and shall serve a maximum two-year term. Prohibits: (1) consecutive terms to the same office; (2) consecutive Chairperson designees from the public sector; and (3) the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from being from the same sector concurrently.

Passed House amendedOct 8, 199136

Women's Business Development Act of 1991 - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide financial assistance to private organizations to conduct three-year demonstration projects for small business concerns owned and controlled by women. Conditions such assistance on the recipient organization's agreement to obtain cash contributions from private sector sources according to certain guidelines.

Authorizes appropriations to implement the demonstration projects. Requires the SBA to report annually to certain congressional committees on the efficacy of such demonstration projects.

Repeals the fiscal year limitation on specified loans to small business concerns (thus permanently authorizing the small business loan program).

Amends the Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988 to require that the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the National Women's Business Council be a representative of either the public or private sector and serve a maximum two-year term. Prohibits: (1) consecutive terms to the same office; (2) consecutive Chairperson designees from the public sector; and (3) the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from being from the same sector concurrently.

Increases Council membership from nine to eleven members and mandates that two of them be appointed by the President, one of whom shall be an African-American woman, and one an Hispanic woman.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jul 31, 199117

Women's Business Development Act of 1991 - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide financial assistance to private organizations to conduct three-year demonstration projects for small business concerns owned and controlled by women. Conditions such assistance on the recipient organization's agreement to obtain cash contributions from private sector sources according to certain guidelines.

Authorizes appropriations to implement the demonstration projects. Requires the SBA to report annually to certain congressional committees on the efficacy of such demonstration projects.

Repeals the fiscal year limitation on specified loans to small business concerns (thus permanently authorizing the small business loan program).

Amends the Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988 to require that the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the National Women's Business Council be a representative of either the public or private sector and serve a maximum two-year term. Prohibits: (1) consecutive terms to the same office; (2) consecutive Chairperson designees from the public sector; and (3) the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from being from the same sector concurrently.

Increases Council membership from nine to eleven members and mandates that two of them be appointed by the President, one of whom shall be an African-American woman, and one an Hispanic woman.

Introduced in HouseJun 12, 199100

Women's Business Development Act of 1991 - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide financial assistance to private organizations to conduct three-year demonstration projects for small business concerns owned and controlled by women. Conditions such assistance on the recipient organization's agreement to obtain cash contributions from private sector sources according to certain guidelines.

Authorizes appropriations to implement the demonstration project. Requires the SBA to report annually to certain congressional committees on the efficacy of such demonstration projects.

Repeals the fiscal year limitation on specified loans to small business concerns (thus permanently authorizing the small loan program).

Amends the Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988 to provide that the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the National Women's Business Council shall be a representative of either the public or private sector, and shall serve a maximum two-year term. Prohibits: (1) consecutive terms to the same office; (2) consecutive Chairperson designees from the public sector; and (3) the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from being from the same sector concurrently.