To improve the State Trade Expansion Program of the Small Business Administration.
Legislative Progress
ReportedMrs. Shaheen, from the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, …
Mrs. Shaheen, from the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, …
Mrs. Shaheen, from the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, …
Mrs. Shaheen, from the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Modernizes the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) that helps small businesses begin exporting or expand their exports. Addresses that only 4% of US small businesses export despite 95% of consumers living abroad.
Who Benefits and How
Small businesses gain support for international expansion. State trade offices receive improved program guidance. Local economies benefit from export growth.
Who Bears the Burden and How
SBA must implement program improvements. State agencies administer enhanced programs.
Key Provisions
- Improves STEP program administration
- Addresses small business export capacity gaps
- Provides technical assistance for international expansion
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Improves State Trade Expansion Program to help small businesses export
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Help small businesses access international markets"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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