To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish and carry out a program that assists military spouses in establishing small business concerns, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes a Small Business Administration program to assist military spouses in forming, operating, and growing small businesses through training, mentorship, and remotely accessible online services. It relies on grants and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Small Business and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Military spouses seeking to start or grow businesses could gain revenue opportunities, Organizations supporting military spouse entrepreneurship could gain revenue opportunities, and Business volunteer entities and mentorship organizations could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Small Business Administration would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Establishes a Small Business Administration program to assist military spouses in forming, operating, and growing small businesses through training, mentorship, and remotely accessible online services.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill establishes a Small Business Administration program to assist military spouses in forming, operating, and growing small businesses through training, mentorship, and remotely accessible online services.
Key Policy Areas
Small Business, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill establishes a Small Business Administration program to assist military spouses in forming, operating, and growing small businesses through training, mentorship, and remotely accessible online services.
Policy Domains
Section 2 - Entrepreneurship assistance for military spouses
Identified Gains
- Military spouses seeking to start or grow businesses
- Organizations supporting military spouse entrepreneurship
- Business volunteer entities and mentorship organizations
Identified Costs
- Small Business Administration
Sponsors
Amy Klobuchar
D-MN | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Tillis) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Military spouses seeking to start or grow businesses
Organizations supporting military spouse entrepreneurship
Business volunteer entities and mentorship organizations
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Defense (consultation only)
- "the_administrator"
- → Administrator of the Small Business Administration
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The Administrator of the Small Business Administration
Has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)
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