Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2011
Latest action · Feb 2, 2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (text of measure as introduced: CR S484-485)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2011
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2011 - Amends the Small Business Act to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to assign an SBA employee to coordinate SBA programs and activities relating to broadband and emerging information technology (BEIT). Requires the Administrator to provide SBA employees BEIT training in order to assist small businesses in the use of such technologies. Requires reports from the coordinator to the congressional small business committees on coordinator activities and on federal programs that provide BEIT assistance to small businesses.
Includes accessing and using BEIT as an authorized activity of small business development centers.
Authorizes the use of capital provided under certain SBA loans for the purchase of equipment for BEIT.
Directs the Administrator to report on ways to assist with the development of broadband and wireless technology that would benefit small businesses.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 2, 2011.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MA | John F. Kerry | Original | Feb 2, 2011 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 2, 2011Introduced in Senate
- Feb 2, 2011Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (text of measure as introduced: CR S484-485)
- Feb 2, 2011Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S483-484)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commerce.
- Business investment and capital
- Commerce
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Small business
- Small Business Administration
- Telephone and wireless communication
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 2, 2011Introduced in Senate
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