Advancing Tech Startups Act
HR 5398, the Advancing Tech Startups Act, requires the Commerce Secretary to conduct a study on the economic impact of technology startups in the U.S. The study mandates surveys of startup locations, incubators, public-private partnerships, federal agency oversight, and supply chain risks affecting startups. It does not create new laws or funding but directs a report to Congress within 6 months, including recommendations for future policies to support startup growth. The bill directly affects federal agencies coordinating the study and will inform potential future legislation, though it has no immediate policy changes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Sep 12, 2023
Last action Dec 6, 2023
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Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Dec 6, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Dec 5, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 0.
lower
Nov 2, 2023
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Sep 15, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
lower
Sep 12, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Sep 12, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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