VoterlyH.R. 4406: Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2019
116th Congress · Sponsored from Maine · In committee
What this bill does
Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes the Small Business Development Center Program through FY2023 and otherwise revises the program. Specifically, the bill (1) generally prohibits entities other than institutions of higher education from receiving grants under the program; (2) allows centers to collect fees related to partnerships or sponsorships; (3) authorizes centers to market their services directly to small businesses; and (4) modifies or establishes provisions related to program funding, operations, data collection, and reporting.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2019-09-19
- Policy area Commerce
- Cosponsors 4
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2] introduced H.R. 4406. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 4406? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 4406 do?
Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes the Small Business Development Center Program through FY2023 and otherwise revises the program. Specifically, the bill (1) generally prohibits entities other than institutions of higher educati…
Who sponsored H.R. 4406?
Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2] (D) of Maine is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 4406?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 4406 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.