House Bill 8628
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Global Small Business Network Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 20, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8628
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Global Small Business Network Act
This bill authorizes the Department of State to establish a Global Small Business Network grant program to facilitate exports by U.S. small businesses.
Specifically, the State Department may award grants to institutions of higher education and nonprofits with experience in operating or working with U.S. small business development centers to (1) assist national and local governments of foreign countries with creating small business development centers, and (2) promote commerce between small businesses in the United States and the foreign economies participating in the program.
October 20, 2020
10/20/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
10/20/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:30 PM