HR 4931 · 116th Congress · Commerce

Incubator Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-10-30· Sponsored by Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.(2019-10-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Incubator Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish a grant program to provide financial assistance to support the growth and success of business incubators. Commerce shall (1) award such grants competitively; (2) take into account factors such as population, unemployment level, and business creation metrics, as well as giving priority to applicants located in opportunity zones (low-income communities); and (3) award no more than $5 million to applicants in a single state and no more than $500,000 to a single grantee during a fiscal year. An entity receiving a grant may use the funds for operating expenses but may not use the funds for capital expenditures.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat