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Small Business Investment Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1243
Bill 118 s 1243, also known as the Small Business Investment Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and resources to small businesses in order to help them grow and thrive in the current economic climate.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a new Small Business Investment Program, which would provide funding and assistance to small businesses looking to expand or start new ventures. This program would be overseen by a newly created Small Business Investment Board, which would be responsible for approving and overseeing the distribution of funds to eligible businesses.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline the process for small businesses to access capital and loans, as well as provisions to incentivize investment in small businesses through tax breaks and other financial incentives. Overall, the Small Business Investment Act of 2023 aims to support and promote the growth of small businesses in the United States, with the ultimate goal of boosting the economy and creating jobs. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will provide much-needed support to small businesses, while critics raise concerns about the potential cost and effectiveness of the proposed measures.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a new Small Business Investment Program, which would provide funding and assistance to small businesses looking to expand or start new ventures. This program would be overseen by a newly created Small Business Investment Board, which would be responsible for approving and overseeing the distribution of funds to eligible businesses.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline the process for small businesses to access capital and loans, as well as provisions to incentivize investment in small businesses through tax breaks and other financial incentives. Overall, the Small Business Investment Act of 2023 aims to support and promote the growth of small businesses in the United States, with the ultimate goal of boosting the economy and creating jobs. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will provide much-needed support to small businesses, while critics raise concerns about the potential cost and effectiveness of the proposed measures.
Congressional Summary of S 1243
Small Business Investment Act of 2023
This bill increases the exclusion of gain from the disposition of qualified small business stock held for five years or more. The increase also applies to convertible debt instruments (debt instruments that can be converted into stock).
The bill also eliminates the requirement that qualified small business stock be issued solely by a C corporation.
Current Status of Bill S 1243
Bill S 1243 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2023. Bill S 1243 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 20, 2023. Bill S 1243's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of April 20, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1243
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1243
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1243
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