Small Business Export Development Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Small Business Export Development Act - Establishes in the Department of Commerce an office to be known as the Federal Export Office. Provides for the staffing and administration of such Office. States that the Office, in coordination with other agencies of the Federal Government, shall perform specified functions, including: (1) foster the development of United States export associations composed of businesses which have not actively engaged in substantial export activities or which, in the opinion of the Director, may have potential for further export activities; (2) obtain operating and other business information in order to provide advice to persons engaged in exporting; (3) provide technical assistance, advice, and financial support through grants and loans in accordance with the provisions of this Act; and (4) establish programs for the development of skills necessary to the successful operations by persons engaged in export activities, and for the development of liaison between the Office, United States export associations, and international financial, investment, and marketing institutions. States that the Director shall make an annual report to the Congress and the Preside…