Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2015
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HR 4587 — Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2015
Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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.
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Summary
Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2015 This bill amends the Small Business Act to direct the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Investment and Innovation to designate a senior employee to serve as the broadband and emerging information technology (BEIT) coordinator. The Office must also provide SBA employees BEIT training to assist small businesses in the use of such technologies. The SBA Chief Counsel for Advocacy shall evaluate the impact of broadband speed and price on small businesses. Services provided by a small business development center shall include accessing and using BEIT as an authorized activity of small business development centers.
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Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Introduced in House
Sponsors
- Christopher Gibson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (546)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 4587 do?
- Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2015 This bill amends the Small Business Act to direct the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Investment and Innovation to designate a senior employee to serve as the broadband and emerging information technology (BEIT) coordinator. The Office must also provide SBA employees BEIT training to assist small businesses in the use of such technologies. The SBA Chief Counsel for Advocacy shall evaluate the impact of broadband speed and price on small businesses. Services provided by a small business development center shall include accessing and using BEIT as an authorized activity of small business development centers.
- Who sponsors HR 4587?
- HR 4587 is sponsored by Christopher Gibson (R).
- What is the current status of HR 4587?
- This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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 4587?
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