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H.R. 1838 (111th)

To amend the Small Business Act to modify certain provisions relating to women's business centers, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

1 April 2009

Last action

9 November 2009 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Fallin, Mary [R-OK-5], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]

Subjects

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Summary

Amends the Small Business Act relating to the women's business centers program to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to: (1) disburse funds to a women's business center (center) no later than one month after its application is approved; (2) annually publish on the SBA website information on the financing of each center; (3) establish a standardized process to communicate with centers regarding program administration matters; and (4) notify each center of the opportunity for notice and comment on proposed program rules. Replaces the five-year projects for the benefit of small businesses owned and controlled by women with a three-tiered program of five-year (first tier), three-year (second tier), and three-year (third tier) projects, with each tier commencing after the previous tier is being completed. Revises matching funds requirements for such projects. Directs the SBA to: (1) establish center performance measures; and (2) require each center to submit an annual funding and strategies plan. Amends the Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988 to require the National Women's Business Council to perform studies of: (1) the impact of the 2008-2009 financial markets crisis on women-owned businesses; and (2) the use of SBA programs by women-owned businesses.

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Timeline

  1. 1 April 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 April 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Entrepreneurship and Trade.

    Source: Committee

  3. 1 April 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 April 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 30 April 2009

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  6. 30 April 2009

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 May 2009

    Committee

    Provisions of Measure Incorporated into H.R. 2352.

    Source: Committee

  8. 6 November 2009

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Velazquez objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  9. 6 November 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1838.

    Source: Floor

  10. 6 November 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12469-12471)

    Source: Floor

  11. 6 November 2009

    Floor

    Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  12. 7 November 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 7 November 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 428 - 4 (Roll no. 877). (text: CR 11/6/2009 H12469-12470)

    Source: Floor

  14. 7 November 2009

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 428 - 4 (Roll no. 877).(text: CR 11/6/2009 H12469-12470)

    Source: Floor

  15. 7 November 2009

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12595-12596)

    Source: Floor

  16. 9 November 2009

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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