A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to allow small business concerns to purchase certain commodities futures, and for other purposes.

1/24/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Bill 119 s 202, also known as the Small Business Commodity Futures Program Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to create a program within the Small Business Administration (SBA) that would enable small businesses to purchase certain commodities futures.

The bill seeks to provide small business concerns with the opportunity to participate in the commodities market, which is typically dominated by larger corporations and financial institutions. By allowing small businesses to purchase commodities futures, the legislation aims to help these businesses manage their risk and potentially increase their profitability.

In addition to establishing the program, the bill also includes provisions for the SBA to provide guidance and support to small businesses participating in the program. This would include assistance with understanding the commodities market, managing risk, and making informed decisions about purchasing futures contracts. Overall, the Small Business Commodity Futures Program Act is designed to level the playing field for small businesses in the commodities market and provide them with the tools and resources needed to compete with larger entities.
Congress
119

Number
S - 202

Introduced on
2025-01-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Bill 119 s 202, also known as the Small Business Commodity Futures Program Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to create a program within the Small Business Administration (SBA) that would enable small businesses to purchase certain commodities futures.

The bill seeks to provide small business concerns with the opportunity to participate in the commodities market, which is typically dominated by larger corporations and financial institutions. By allowing small businesses to purchase commodities futures, the legislation aims to help these businesses manage their risk and potentially increase their profitability.

In addition to establishing the program, the bill also includes provisions for the SBA to provide guidance and support to small businesses participating in the program. This would include assistance with understanding the commodities market, managing risk, and making informed decisions about purchasing futures contracts. Overall, the Small Business Commodity Futures Program Act is designed to level the playing field for small businesses in the commodities market and provide them with the tools and resources needed to compete with larger entities.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to allow small business concerns to purchase certain commodities futures, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Robin Richards
@matzoh_tasmanian_pepper_rock_melon13942
this bill good for small biz. me like it. helps futures. go dems!

APPROVED
MF
Mauricio Fisher
@bolivian_coriander_nopale_hardtack70709
I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like a bad idea. Why should small businesses be allowed to mess around with commodities futures? It seems risky and could hurt the economy. I'm not sure who benefits from this, but it definitely doesn'...

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/23/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.