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H.R. 1497

Women's Business Centers Sustainability Act of 1999

Women's Business Centers Sustainability Act of 1999 - Amends the Small Business Act to require all women's business centers to be private (current law) and nonprofit organizations.

(Sec. 3) Directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to: (1) perform an annual examination of the programs and finances of each women's business center; and (2) determine the viability of each center after such examination. Requires a report from the SBA to the congressional small business committees on the effectiveness of all projects conducted under the women's business centers program.

(Sec. 4) Establishes a four-year pilot program under which the SBA is authorized to make grants on a competitive basis to organizations that have received assistance for participation in the women's business centers program and that: (1) are in the final year of a five-year project; or (2) have completed a financed project and continue to provide assistance to women entrepreneurs. Outlines grant participation conditions, including certification that the organization is private and nonprofit and submission of a five-year plan that demonstrates the organization's ability to serve women business owners or potential owners and to provide training and services to women who are both socially and economically disadvantaged. Outlines matching fund requirements and application procedures. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2000 through 2003 for the pilot program, earmarking specified amounts for administrative costs related to the selection of grant participants and sustainability grants.

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business.

Rep. Udall, Tom [D-NM-3](D-NM)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  2. FloorH38310

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

  3. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  4. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1497.

  6. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10235-10240)

  7. FloorH30300

    Mrs. Kelly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 206.

  9. CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 106-365.

    Small Business Committee
  10. Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 106-365.

    Small Business Committee
  11. CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Small Business Committee
  12. CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Small Business Committee
  13. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

    Small Business Committee
  14. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E702-703)

  15. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Oct 19, 199936
Women's Business Centers Sustainability Act of 1999 - Amends the Small Business Act to require all women's business centers to be private (current law) and nonprofit organizations.

(Sec. 3) Directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to: (1) perform an annual examination of the programs and finances of each women's business center; and (2) determine the viability of each center after such examination. Requires a report from the SBA to the congressional small business committees on the effectiveness of all projects conducted under the women's business centers program.

(Sec. 4) Establishes a four-year pilot program under which the SBA is authorized to make grants on a competitive basis to organizations that have received assistance for participation in the women's business centers program and that: (1) are in the final year of a five-year project; or (2) have completed a financed project and continue to provide assistance to women entrepreneurs. Outlines grant participation conditions, including certification that the organization is private and nonprofit and submission of a five-year plan that demonstrates the organization's ability to serve women business owners or potential owners and to provide training and services to women who are both socially and economically disadvantaged. Outlines matching fund requirements and application procedures. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2000 through 2003 for the pilot program, earmarking specified amounts for administrative costs related to the selection of grant participants and sustainability grants.

Oct 5, 199917
Women's Business Centers Sustainability Act of 1999 - Amends the Small Business Act to require all women's business centers to be private (current law) and nonprofit organizations.

(Sec. 3) Directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to: (1) perform an annual examination of the programs and finances of each women's business center; and (2) determine the viability of each center after such examination. Requires a report from the SBA to the congressional small business committees on the effectiveness of all projects conducted under the women's business centers program.

(Sec. 4) Establishes a four-year pilot program under which the SBA is authorized to make grants on a competitive basis to organizations that have received assistance for participation in the women's business centers program and that: (1) are in the final year of a five-year project; or (2) have completed a financed project and continue to provide assistance to women entrepreneurs. Outlines grant participation conditions, including certification that the organization is private and nonprofit and submission of a five-year plan that demonstrates the organization's ability to serve women business owners or potential owners and to provide training and services to women who are both socially and economically disadvantaged. Outlines matching fund requirements and application procedures. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2000 through 2003 for the pilot program, earmarking specified amounts for administrative costs related to the selection of grant participants and sustainability grants.

Apr 20, 199900

Women's Business Centers Sustainability Act of 1999 - Amends the Small Business Act, with respect to the women's business center program, to allow a private organization that has received financial assistance under the program and that is either in the final year of a five-year project or has completed the project to apply for assistance for an additional five-year period. Requires such organizations to agree to obtain matching cash contributions from non-Federal sources.

Extends through FY 2001 the authorization for the program, allowing no more than 40 percent of such amounts to be used for providing such additional assistance.

Women's Business Centers Sustainability Act of 1999 — Informed