Bill 117 H.Res. 1278, also known as the "Of Inquiry Directing the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to Transmit Certain Documents to the House of Representatives Relating to the Assistance the Small Business Administration Provides Based on Certain Economic Conditions," is a piece of legislation that aims to gather information from the Small Business Administration (SBA) regarding the assistance it provides to small businesses in response to specific economic conditions.
The bill directs the Administrator of the SBA to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives, including information on the types of assistance offered by the SBA, the criteria for eligibility for such assistance, and the impact of the assistance on small businesses. The goal of this inquiry is to better understand how the SBA is supporting small businesses in times of economic uncertainty and to ensure that the assistance provided is effective and reaching those who need it most.
Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1278 seeks to increase transparency and accountability within the SBA and to ensure that small businesses are receiving the support they need to thrive in challenging economic conditions.