Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise Act of 2021

Bill 117 HR 3875, also known as the Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise Act of 2021, aims to establish an Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise within the Small Business Administration (SBA). This committee would be responsible for coordinating federal efforts to promote the growth and success of women-owned businesses.

The bill outlines the composition of the committee, which would consist of representatives from various federal agencies, including the Department of Commerce, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Defense, among others. The committee would be tasked with developing and implementing strategies to increase opportunities for women-owned businesses to compete for federal contracts and access federal resources.

Additionally, the bill requires the committee to submit an annual report to Congress on its activities and recommendations for improving support for women-owned businesses. It also directs the SBA to establish a Women’s Business Center Program to provide training, counseling, and other resources to women entrepreneurs. Overall, Bill 117 HR 3875 seeks to address the challenges faced by women-owned businesses and promote their growth and success through coordinated federal efforts and increased access to resources and opportunities.