arrow_back Back to App

Women's Business Support: New Rules and Funding

This act strengthens programs supporting women in business, offering them better access to training, counseling, and capital. It increases funding for women's business centers and introduces new oversight rules to ensure effective spending. The goal is to make it easier for women to start, operate, and grow their own businesses.
Key points
Increased annual funding for women's business centers to $300,000, with the possibility of multiple 5-year grant renewals.
Introduction of an accreditation requirement for business centers to ensure high-quality services.
Establishment of an Office of Women's Business Ownership within the Small Business Administration, responsible for program oversight and coordination.
Implementation of detailed reporting and financial control requirements to ensure transparency and accountability in managing public funds.
Ensuring the privacy of personal data of individuals receiving assistance from centers, with exceptions for specific audit or legal situations.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6441
Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
Process start date: 2022-01-20
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Women’s Business Centers Improvement Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6441.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased annual funding for women's business centers to $300,000, with the possibility of multiple 5-year grant renewals.
  • Introduction of an accreditation requirement for business centers to ensure high-quality services.
  • Establishment of an Office of Women's Business Ownership within the Small Business Administration, responsible for program oversight and coordination.
  • Implementation of detailed reporting and financial control requirements to ensure transparency and accountability in managing public funds.
  • Ensuring the privacy of personal data of individuals receiving assistance from centers, with exceptions for specific audit or legal situations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4465-4468)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

CATEGORIES

Economy