COLLABORATE Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 986 COLLABORATE Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/18/2024, 6:00 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 986

Coordinating Our Local Liaisons And Bringing Out Related Agency Technical Expertise Act or the COLLABORATE Act

This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment and the Small Business Administration to enter an interagency agreement to coordinate the government contracting assistance provided by small business development centers and APEX Accelerators.

Small business development centers provide business advising and technical assistance to existing small businesses and pre-venture entrepreneurs. The APEX Accelerators program provides education and training to support the capacity for businesses to participate in federal, state, and local government contracts.

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Current Status of Bill HR 986

Bill HR 986 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2023. Bill HR 986 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2023. Bill HR 986's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 10, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 986

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 986

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 986

COLLABORATE Act

Coordinating Our Local Liaisons And Bringing Out Related Agency Technical Expertise Act

To require the Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to enter into an agreement to coordinate government contracting assistance offered by small business development centers and APEX Accelerators, and for other purposes.