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Supporting NEW BUSINESSES Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 1608 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

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In committee
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Senate
Sponsors
Latest action
May 6, 2025

What it does

The Supporting NEW BUSINESSES Act would require the Small Business Administration Administrator to annually award three State or local governments that implement innovative policies or tools to streamline the process of forming small businesses, with one award each for communities of different population sizes: at least 400,000, between 100,000 and 400,000, and under 100,000 individuals. The awards would recognize efforts to reduce paperwork redundancies, consolidate resources through user-friendly online portals, eliminate jurisdictional inconsistencies, or otherwise make business formation procedures more efficient. State and local governments seeking an award must submit an application…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    May 6, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · May 6, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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Supporting NEW BUSINESSES Act | 52