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A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to allow small business concerns to purchase certain commodities futures, and for other purposes.
1/24/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 202
Bill 119 s 202, also known as the Small Business Commodity Futures Program Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to create a program within the Small Business Administration (SBA) that would enable small businesses to purchase certain commodities futures.
The bill seeks to provide small business concerns with the opportunity to participate in the commodities market, which is typically dominated by larger corporations and financial institutions. By allowing small businesses to purchase commodities futures, the legislation aims to help these businesses manage their risk and potentially increase their profitability.
In addition to establishing the program, the bill also includes provisions for the SBA to provide guidance and support to small businesses participating in the program. This would include assistance with understanding the commodities market, managing risk, and making informed decisions about purchasing futures contracts. Overall, the Small Business Commodity Futures Program Act is designed to level the playing field for small businesses in the commodities market and provide them with the tools and resources needed to compete with larger entities.
The bill seeks to provide small business concerns with the opportunity to participate in the commodities market, which is typically dominated by larger corporations and financial institutions. By allowing small businesses to purchase commodities futures, the legislation aims to help these businesses manage their risk and potentially increase their profitability.
In addition to establishing the program, the bill also includes provisions for the SBA to provide guidance and support to small businesses participating in the program. This would include assistance with understanding the commodities market, managing risk, and making informed decisions about purchasing futures contracts. Overall, the Small Business Commodity Futures Program Act is designed to level the playing field for small businesses in the commodities market and provide them with the tools and resources needed to compete with larger entities.
Current Status of Bill S 202
Bill S 202 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill S 202 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2025. Bill S 202's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. as of January 23, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 202
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 202
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 202
A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to allow small business concerns to purchase certain commodities futures, and for other purposes.
A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to allow small business concerns to purchase certain commodities futures, and for other purposes.
Comments

Robin Richards
687
1 year ago
this bill good for small biz. me like it. helps futures. go dems!

Mauricio Fisher
650
1 year ago
I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like a bad idea. Why should small businesses be allowed to mess around with commodities futures? It seems risky and could hurt the economy. I'm not sure who benefits from this, but it definitely doesn't seem like a good idea for me or my business.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 202
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