United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 6133 — STEP Improvement Act of 2020

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Reauthorizes through FY2024 the Small Business Administration's (SBA) State Trade Expansion Program, which provides foreign trade assistance to small businesses, and it revises provisions related to the administration of the program. Specifically, the SBA must establish a time frame for, and provide certain information related to, the application process, and it must conduct an annual survey to solicit feedback on the program. The SBA must collect data on certain performance metrics such as the (1) total number of small businesses assisted by the program, (2) total dollar amount of export sales by participating small businesses, and (3) number of small businesses that have created new jobs through their participation in the program. The bill also requires applicants for participation to include a budget plan that outlines their intended use of funds awarded under the program.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4341-4342)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6133.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4341-4344)

  6. Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  7. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  8. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  9. Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

  10. Introduced in House

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Commerce Congressional oversight Executive agency funding and structure Government information and archives Minority and disadvantaged businesses Performance measurement Small Business Administration State and local finance Women in business
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6133 do?
Reauthorizes through FY2024 the Small Business Administration's (SBA) State Trade Expansion Program, which provides foreign trade assistance to small businesses, and it revises provisions related to the administration of the program. Specifically, the SBA must establish a time frame for, and provide certain information related to, the application process, and it must conduct an annual survey to solicit feedback on the program. The SBA must collect data on certain performance metrics such as the (1) total number of small businesses assisted by the program, (2) total dollar amount of export sales by participating small businesses, and (3) number of small businesses that have created new jobs through their participation in the program. The bill also requires applicants for participation to include a budget plan that outlines their intended use of funds awarded under the program.
Who sponsors HR 6133?
HR 6133 is sponsored by Abby Finkenauer (D).
What is the current status of HR 6133?
This bill died with 116th 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 6133?
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