A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that small business participation is vital to the defense of our Nation, and that Federal, State, and local governments should aggressively seek out and purchase innovative technologies and services from American small businesses to help in homeland defense and the fight against terrorism.

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Congressional Summary of SRES 264

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) small business participation is vital to U.S. defense and should play an active role in assisting the military, Federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies, and State and local police to combat terrorism through the design and development of innovative products; and (2) Federal, State, and local governments should aggressively seek out and purchase innovative technologies and services from, and promote research opportunities for, American small businesses to help in homeland defense and the fight against terrorism.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 264

Bill SRES 264 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 8, 2002. Bill SRES 264 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on May 8, 2002. Bill SRES 264's most recent activity was Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6432) as of July 8, 2002

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 264

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 264

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Armed Forces and National Security

- Civil-military relations

- Crime and Law Enforcement

- Defense procurement

- Government Operations and Politics

- Government and business

- Government procurement

- International Affairs

- Police

- Research and development

- Research and development contracts

- Science, Technology, Communications

- Small business

- Technological innovations

- Terrorism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 264

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that small business participation is vital to the defense of our Nation, and that Federal, State, and local governments should aggressively seek out and purchase innovative technologies and services from American small businesses to help in homeland defense and the fight against terrorism.