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Small Business Child Care Investment Act
2/14/2025, 7:20 PM
Summary of Bill S 273
Bill 119 s 273, also known as the "Nonprofit Child Care Providers Small Business Administration Loan Program Act," aims to allow nonprofit child care providers to access certain loan programs offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The bill is designed to provide financial assistance to nonprofit child care providers, who often struggle to secure funding through traditional means due to their unique organizational structure.
Under this legislation, nonprofit child care providers would be eligible to apply for loans through the SBA, which could help them cover operating expenses, expand their facilities, or make necessary improvements to their programs. By participating in these loan programs, nonprofit child care providers would have access to the same resources and opportunities as other small businesses, allowing them to better serve their communities and support working families.
In addition to expanding access to funding, the bill also includes provisions to ensure that nonprofit child care providers are able to effectively utilize these loans. This includes requirements for financial counseling and technical assistance to help providers navigate the loan application process and manage their finances responsibly. Overall, Bill 119 s 273 seeks to support the important work of nonprofit child care providers by providing them with the financial resources they need to thrive and continue serving children and families in their communities.
Under this legislation, nonprofit child care providers would be eligible to apply for loans through the SBA, which could help them cover operating expenses, expand their facilities, or make necessary improvements to their programs. By participating in these loan programs, nonprofit child care providers would have access to the same resources and opportunities as other small businesses, allowing them to better serve their communities and support working families.
In addition to expanding access to funding, the bill also includes provisions to ensure that nonprofit child care providers are able to effectively utilize these loans. This includes requirements for financial counseling and technical assistance to help providers navigate the loan application process and manage their finances responsibly. Overall, Bill 119 s 273 seeks to support the important work of nonprofit child care providers by providing them with the financial resources they need to thrive and continue serving children and families in their communities.
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Current Status of Bill S 273
Bill S 273 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2025. Bill S 273 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 28, 2025.  Bill S 273's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 9. as of February 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 273
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
7Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 273
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 273
A bill to allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in certain loan programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
A bill to allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in certain loan programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
Comments

Winona Nelson
643
11 months ago
I think this bill is great for small businesses and child care! It will help a lot of families like mine. Can't wait to see how it all plays out!
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 273
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