United States · Bill · S
S. 1657 (110th)
Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2007
Introduced
19 June 2007
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7898-7900)
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Summary
Small Business Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 - Sets a deadline for final rules establishing a small business education and assistance program regarding energy efficiency. Creates in the Small Business Administration (SBA) the position of Assistant Administrator for Small Business Energy Policy. Establishes a Small Business Energy Efficiency Pilot Program to provide energy efficiency assistance to small businesses through small business development centers. Makes centers selected for the program eligible for grants. Creates a pilot program to provide information regarding telecommuting to small businesses and to encourage the businesses to offer telecommuting options to employees, including outreach regarding individuals with disabilities. Amends the Small Business Act to require the SBA Administrator, in carrying out duties related to Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) solicitations by federal agencies, to ensure that the agencies give priority to small businesses that participate in or conduct energy efficiency or renewable energy system research and development projects. Allows loans to be made under the Express Loan Program for purchasing a renewable energy system or for an energy efficiency project for an existing business.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 June 2007
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 June 2007
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 19 June 2007
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/senate-bill/1657
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/110/s/1657