Continuity of Business Operations Support Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6349

Continuity of Business Operations Support Act of 2020

This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide grants to small business development centers, women's business centers, and chapters of the Service Corps of Retired Executives to educate and advise small businesses on specified matters related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

The SBA must establish goals and metrics for the use of such funds awarded to small business development centers, which shall (1) consider the extent of the circumstances relating to the spread of COVID-19 that affect small businesses served by grant recipients, (2) ensure grant recipients have the flexibility to respond to unique situations, and (3) encourage grant recipients to develop and provide services to small businesses in areas substantially affected by COVID-19.

Current Status of Bill HR 6349

Bill HR 6349 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6349 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2020.  Bill HR 6349's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. as of March 23, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6349

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6349

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

Business educationCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesNational and community servicePerformance measurementSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTravel and tourismWomen in business

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6349

Continuity of Business Operations Support Act of 2020To establish grant programs for small business development centers, women's business centers, and chapters of the Service Corps of Retired Executives in response to COVID-19, and for other purposes.Continuity of Business Operations Support Act of 2020
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