SCORE for Small Business Act of 2016

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SCORE for Small Business Act of 2015

This bill amends the Small Business Act, with respect to the SCORE program (Service Corps of Retired Executives), to:

  • reauthorize the program for FY2017-FY2018;
  • require the Small Business Administration to award a grant to the SCORE Association (or any successor group) to manage the SCORE program;
  • modify program requirements with respect to the role of participating volunteers, program plans and goals, and reporting; and
  • outline privacy requirements pertaining to the disclosure of information of businesses assisted under such program.

The SCORE Association shall:

  • make use of online counseling, including by webinars and an electronic mentoring platform;
  • study the future role of the SCORE program; and
  • develop a strategic plan for how the program will evolve to meet the needs of America's entrepreneurs over the next five years.

Congress
114
Number
HR - 4788
Introduced on
2016-03-17
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/17/2016
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

SCORE for Small Business Act of 2015

This bill amends the Small Business Act, with respect to the SCORE program (Service Corps of Retired Executives), to:

  • reauthorize the program for FY2017-FY2018;
  • require the Small Business Administration to award a grant to the SCORE Association (or any successor group) to manage the SCORE program;
  • modify program requirements with respect to the role of participating volunteers, program plans and goals, and reporting; and
  • outline privacy requirements pertaining to the disclosure of information of businesses assisted under such program.

The SCORE Association shall:

  • make use of online counseling, including by webinars and an electronic mentoring platform;
  • study the future role of the SCORE program; and
  • develop a strategic plan for how the program will evolve to meet the needs of America's entrepreneurs over the next five years.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo strengthen resources for entrepreneurs by improving the SCORE program, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Commerce
Potential Impact
Business education•
Congressional oversight•
Educational technology and distance education•
Executive agency funding and structure•
Minority and disadvantaged businesses•
Performance measurement•
Right of privacy•
Small Business Administration•
Small business•
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/21/2016

SCORE for Small Business Act of 2015

This bill amends the Small Business Act, with respect to the SCORE program (Service Corps of Retired Executives), to:

  • reauthorize the program for FY2017-FY2018;
  • require the...
Latest Action3/17/2016
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.