HR 2389 · 105th Congress · Commerce

National Women's Business Council Reauthorization Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-09-03· Sponsored by Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.(1997-09-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Women's Business Council Reauthorization Act of 1997 - Amends the Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988 to increase and extend through FY 2000 the authorization of appropriations under such Act. Directs the National Women's Business Council to: (1) study and report to the small business committees and the President on the award of Federal prime contracts and subcontracts to women-owned small businesses; (2) submit a report on the best practices of Federal agencies and the private sector in attracting women-owned businesses as prime contractors and subcontractors; (3) develop and disseminate to women business owners an annual survey to determine issues of significance to such owners; and (4) submit survey results to such committees and the President. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1998 through 2000 for such activities.…

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