Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
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House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

Entrepreneurs Need Timely Replenishment (for) Eating Establishments Act or the ENTRÉE Act

This bill provides FY2021 supplemental appropriations for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and modifies requirements related to administration of the fund. The fund was established in response to COVID-19 to make grants to eligible food and beverage purveyors for covering specified costs such as payroll, operational expenses, and paid sick leave.

The bill correspondingly rescinds unobligated amounts previously made available for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program and coronavirus state and local fiscal recovery funds.

Further, the bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to (1) review and process grant applications in the order in which they are received; (2) impose requirements on applicants that reduce waste, fraud, and abuse; and (3) submit and report monthly on an oversight and audit plan outlining the SBA's policies, procedures, and activities with respect to these grants.

The ENTRÉE Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 4568, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote economic growth and job creation by streamlining the process for small businesses to enter the federal marketplace.

One key provision of the ENTRÉE Act is the establishment of a centralized online platform where small businesses can easily access information about federal contracting opportunities. This platform would also provide resources and support to help small businesses navigate the complex federal procurement process.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in federal contracting by requiring agencies to report on their efforts to award contracts to small businesses. This would help ensure that small businesses have a fair chance to compete for federal contracts. Overall, the ENTRÉE Act seeks to level the playing field for small businesses looking to do business with the federal government. By simplifying the procurement process and increasing transparency, this legislation has the potential to stimulate economic growth and create new job opportunities for small businesses across the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to provide additional appropriations for, and oversight of, the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Commerce

Potential Impact
Accounting and auditing
Appropriations
Business expenses
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Food industry and services
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Government trust funds
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Small business
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Wages and earnings

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/20/2021

Entrepreneurs Need Timely Replenishment (for) Eating Establishments Act or the ENTRÉE Act

This bill provides FY2021 supplemental appropriations for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and modifies requirements related to admin...


Latest Action7/20/2021
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the...