Search Results: keywords:"small business support"

  • H. R. 7548 — To direct the Administrator of General Services to establish a program to sell surplus Government motor vehicles to certain small businesses that provide ground transportation service, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,070

    H.R. 7548, titled the “Small Business Transportation Investment Act of 2024,” aims to help small businesses that provide ground transportation services by allowing them to purchase surplus motor vehicles from the federal government. The bill directs the Administrator of General Services to...

    Simple Explanation

    The Small Business Transportation Investment Act of 2024 is a plan to help small businesses buy extra government cars at a low price, but they must use them for a while and sometimes give them away. There are rules to make sure everyone gets a fair chance, but some might think it's not completely fair or easy for small businesses to follow.

  • H. R. 9797 — To require Federal agencies with an SBIR or STTR program to enhance their outreach to rural communities with respect to such programs, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:453

    H.R. 9797, titled the “Rural Innovation and Small Business Support Act,” aims to improve how Federal agencies with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs reach out to rural communities. The bill mandates that these agencies must...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9797 is a law idea that wants the government to do a better job of telling people in the countryside about special programs that help small businesses make cool new things. This would help more small businesses in those areas join in and get support.

  • S. 4066 — To improve Federal technology procurement, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:6,778

    S. 4066 aims to enhance the U.S. federal government's process for purchasing technology. It requires training for federal employees involved in technology procurement to use modern methods and technology knowledge effectively. The bill also seeks to simplify contracting...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4066 is a plan to make it easier and better for the government to buy new computers and technology, so they want the people in charge to learn more about new gadgets and help small businesses join in too.