Continuity of Business Operations Support Act of 2020

House Bill 6349 - Continuity of Business Operations Support Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 6349 Continuity of Business Operations Support Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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.

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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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6349

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Business education

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Congressional oversight

- Economic performance and conditions

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Government information and archives

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- National and community service

- Performance measurement

- Small business

- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

- Travel and tourism

- Women in business

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6349

Continuity of Business Operations Support Act of 2020

To 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