S-5175 : Still Just a Bill

Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes the Small Business Development Center Program through FY2026 and otherwise revises the program. Specifically, the bill (1) generally prohibits entities other than institutions of higher education from receiving new grants under the program; (2) allows centers to collect fees related to private partnerships or cosponsorships; (3) authorizes centers to market their services directly to small businesses; and (4) modifies or establishes provisions related to program funding, operations, data collection, and reporting.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-12-01IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.Senate
2022-12-01IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Commerce
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  • Advisory bodies
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Right of privacy
  • User charges and fees
  • Business education

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