Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act
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Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act (H.R. 9904) is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at restricting the Small Business Administration (SBA) from providing assistance to entities connected to China. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Small Business but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. The bill falls under the policy area of Commerce and seeks to address concerns related to the allocation of federal small business resources in relation to China.
H.R. 9904 sought to prevent SBA assistance from benefiting Chinese entities but did not progress beyond committee referral and expired without becoming law.
- The bill is titled 'Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act' and was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
- Its primary focus is to restrict SBA assistance from reaching entities associated with China.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Small Business on October 1, 2024, but did not advance and is currently classified as failed or expired.
['U.S. small businesses that may face less competition for SBA resources from entities linked to China', 'The Small Business Administration by potentially clarifying assistance eligibility criteria']
['The full text of the bill is not available, limiting detailed analysis of implementation mechanisms or enforcement provisions.', 'Without detailed provisions, it is unclear how the SBA would verify connections to China or enforce restrictions, which could pose administrative challenges.', 'Potential tradeoffs may include impacts on international business relations or complexities in defining eligible recipients.']
The bill was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Small Business. It did not advance beyond committee referral and is now classified as failed or expired. The bill is situated within broader legislative efforts to regulate federal assistance in relation to foreign entities, specifically China, within the commerce policy area.
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['Potential reduction in SBA assistance applications from entities with Chinese connections, possibly affecting international business interactions.', 'Possible shifts in SBA resource allocation favoring domestic small businesses without foreign ties.', 'Increased scrutiny or regulatory requirements for SBA applicants related to foreign affiliations.']
The lack of available full bill text limits comprehensive transparency and oversight analysis. Monitoring the bill's referral and failure status highlights the importance of tracking legislative progress and access to complete legislative documents for informed public understanding.
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