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HR 1838 111th Congress House Commerce Administrative law and regulatory procedures Financial crises and stabilization Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Performance measurement Small Business Administration Small business Women in business

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

Introduced: April 1, 2009 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 9, 2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Nov 7, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 7, 2009
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)
Nov 7, 2009
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)
Nov 7, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12595-12596)
Nov 6, 2009
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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Nov 6, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1838.
Nov 6, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12469-12471)
Nov 6, 2009
Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 13, 2009
Provisions of Measure Incorporated into H.R. 2352.
Apr 30, 2009
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Apr 30, 2009
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 1, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Apr 1, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Entrepreneurship and Trade.
Apr 1, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 7, 2009 House · vote #877 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 428–4 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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. Allows the maximum award of assistance ($150,000) for first-tier projects that possess the capacity to train existing or potential business owners in the fields of green technology, clean technology, or energy efficiency. Revises matching funds requirements for all projects. Authorizes appropriations.

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. Authorizes appropriations for the Council for FY2010-FY2011.

Includes under criteria for the selection of project participants whether the applicant has the capacity to train existing or potential business owners in the fields of green technology, clean technology, or energy efficiency.

What's happening now November 9, 2009

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1