United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 3985 — Building Better Business Partnerships Act of 2012

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 526.

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Summary

Building Better Business Partnerships Act of 2012 - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a mentor-protege program for all small businesses. (Under current law, the SBA mentor-protege program is limited to small businesses participating in the section 8(a) guaranteed loan program.) Prohibits a federal department or agency from carrying out a mentor-protege program for small businesses unless the head of such department or agency submits a program plan to the Administrator and the Administrator approves it. Requires the Administrator to approve or disapprove a plan based on whether the proposed program: (1) will assist proteges to compete for federal prime contracts and subcontracts, and (2) complies with program regulations as issued by the Administrator under this Act.

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Action History

  1. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 526.

  2. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 112-723.

  3. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  5. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H816)

  6. Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3985 do?
Building Better Business Partnerships Act of 2012 - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a mentor-protege program for all small businesses. (Under current law, the SBA mentor-protege program is limited to small businesses participating in the section 8(a) guaranteed loan program.) Prohibits a federal department or agency from carrying out a mentor-protege program for small businesses unless the head of such department or agency submits a program plan to the Administrator and the Administrator approves it. Requires the Administrator to approve or disapprove a plan based on whether the proposed program: (1) will assist proteges to compete for federal prime contracts and subcontracts, and (2) complies with program regulations as issued by the Administrator under this Act.
Who sponsors HR 3985?
HR 3985 is sponsored by Robert Schilling (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 3985?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3985?
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