HR 2028 · 100th Congress · Commerce
A bill to provide guidance and oversight for programs for the development of rural businesses, and to implement the commitment of the Federal Government to the goal of encouraging greater economic opportunity for rural area enterpreneuers.
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EnactedLatest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1987-10-22)
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Amends the Small Business Act to require each Federal agency having substantial procurement or grant-making authority to develop rural area business enterprise development plans. Requires the Secretary of Commerce and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish uniform guidelines for all Federal agencies to use in rural area business development programs. Directs each Federal agency required to develop a rural area business development plan to assist small businesses in rural areas by providing direct assistance, procurement assistance, and management and technical assistance to such small businesses and by providing incentives for greater subcontracting by Federal prime contractors and grant recipients with such small businesses.…
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Cosponsors (20)
8 Democrats12 Republicans