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Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act
4/7/2025, 12:57 PM
Summary of Bill S 1048
Bill 119 s 1048, also known as the "Small Business Development and Women's Business Centers Improvement Act," aims to amend the Small Business Act to include specific requirements for graduates of career and technical education programs as well as programs of study for small business development centers and women's business centers. The bill seeks to enhance the support and resources available to individuals who have completed these programs, with the goal of promoting small business growth and success.
The proposed legislation includes provisions that would require small business development centers and women's business centers to provide additional assistance and guidance to graduates of career and technical education programs. This support would help these individuals navigate the challenges of starting and running a small business, ultimately increasing their chances of success.
Furthermore, the bill outlines measures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of small business development centers and women's business centers. This includes enhancing the training and resources available to staff members, as well as implementing best practices to better serve their clients. Overall, Bill 119 s 1048 aims to strengthen the support system for individuals who have completed career and technical education programs, as well as programs of study for small business development centers and women's business centers. By providing these individuals with the necessary tools and resources, the bill seeks to foster small business growth and entrepreneurship in the United States.
The proposed legislation includes provisions that would require small business development centers and women's business centers to provide additional assistance and guidance to graduates of career and technical education programs. This support would help these individuals navigate the challenges of starting and running a small business, ultimately increasing their chances of success.
Furthermore, the bill outlines measures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of small business development centers and women's business centers. This includes enhancing the training and resources available to staff members, as well as implementing best practices to better serve their clients. Overall, Bill 119 s 1048 aims to strengthen the support system for individuals who have completed career and technical education programs, as well as programs of study for small business development centers and women's business centers. By providing these individuals with the necessary tools and resources, the bill seeks to foster small business growth and entrepreneurship in the United States.
Current Status of Bill S 1048
Bill S 1048 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2025. Bill S 1048 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 13, 2025. Bill S 1048's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. as of March 13, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1048
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1048
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1048
A bill to amend the Small Business Act to include requirements relating to graduates of career and technical education programs or programs of study for small business development centers and women's business centers, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Small Business Act to include requirements relating to graduates of career and technical education programs or programs of study for small business development centers and women's business centers, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1048
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