Main Street BRIDGE Act

Hozzl · 2026-05-21T15:31:06Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8708 Main Street BRIDGE Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/21/2026, 3:31 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8708

H.R. 8708, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 7, 2026, aims to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and the National Director of the Minority Business Development Agency to instruct small business development centers and MBDA Business Centers to enhance collaboration for improved service to small business interests.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8708

Bill HR 8708 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2026. Bill HR 8708 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2026. Bill HR 8708's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 May 7, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8708

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8708

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8708

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and the National Director of the Minority Business Development Agency to direct small business development centers and MBDA Business Centers to collaborate to better serve small business concerns, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8708

Hillary J. Scholten

MichiganDemocrat

Brittany Pettersen

ColoradoDemocrat

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