3.0.0 2686 2023-01-11T13:36:37Z 2023-09-05T17:28:05Z House HR 2017-05-25 115 [Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 91 (Thursday, May 25, 2017)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ESPAILLAT:H.R. 2686.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article One of the United States Constitution, section 8,clause 18:The Congress shall have Power--To make all Laws which shallbe necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereoforArticle One of the United States Constitution, Section 8,Clause 3:The Congress shall have Power--To regulate Commerce withforeign Nations, and among the several States, and with theIndian tribes;[Page H4608]]]> hssm00 Small Business Committee House Standing Referred to 2017-05-25T13:01:45Z 2017-05-25 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hssm00 Small Business Committee 2017-05-25 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2017-05-25 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress E000297 Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] Adriano Espaillat D NY 13 N H001073 Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23] Will Hurd R TX 23 2017-08-08 False R000606 Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] Jamie Raskin D MD 8 2017-10-12 False Commerce Business education Economic performance and conditions Performance measurement Small business Commerce

00 2017-05-25 Introduced in House 2018-02-07T22:25:47Z This bill amends the Small Business Act to codify provisions establishing the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition program, under which the Small Business Administration (SBA) shall award prizes competitively to covered entities (private entities that are incorporated in and maintain a primary place of business in the United States) that:

• assist small business concerns in accessing capital, mentors, and networking opportunities; and
• advise small business concerns, including on market analysis, company strategy, revenue growth, and securing funding.

The SBA must develop metrics to evaluate the the program's effectiveness and benefits to the people of the United States that: (1) are science-based and statistically driven, (2) reflect the SBA mission, and (3) include factors relating to the program's economic impact.]]>

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