Parren Mitchell Minority Business Education and Empowerment Act of 2019

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Explore the details of House Bill 2981 Parren Mitchell Minority Business Education and Empowerment Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 6:02 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 2981

Parren Mitchell Minority Business Education and Empowerment Act of 2019

This bill requires the Small Business Administration to award grants through FY2022 to historically black colleges and universities to (1) establish entrepreneurship curricula for undergraduate or graduate studies, and (2) place small business development centers on the physical campuses of such institutions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2981

Bill HR 2981 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 23, 2019. Bill HR 2981 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on May 23, 2019. Bill HR 2981's most recent activity was ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Mfume asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 2981, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cummings, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. as of October 2, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2981

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2981

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

- Business education

- Congressional oversight

- Education programs funding

- Higher education

- Minority education

- Small business

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2981

Parren Mitchell Minority Business Education and Empowerment Act of 2019

To establish a pilot program at the Small Business Administration that grants awards to historically Black colleges and universities establishing an entrepreneurship curriculum and placement of a Small Business Development Center on the physical campus of the institution, and for other purposes.

Parren Mitchell Minority Business Education and Empowerment Act of 2019