SBIC Advisory Committee Act of 2023
This bill establishes an SBIC Advisory Committee to advise the Small Business Administration (SBA) on its small business investment program. The committee, composed of 16 members including SBA staff, experts in underserved communities (like low-income areas and rural regions), and private investors not currently in the program, will provide recommendations on policy development and investment incentives. It specifically focuses on encouraging investments in underserved communities, businesses owned by veterans or women, and socially/economically disadvantaged individuals. The committee must submit a report to Congress within 18 months detailing its advice on program improvements and measuring success.
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Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 22, 2023
Last action Jul 25, 2023
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Jul 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Cardin with amendments. Without written report.
upper
Jul 19, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
upper
Jun 22, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
upper
Jun 22, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Benjamin L. Cardin
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