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Social Enterprise Commission: Supporting Local Economies and Job Creation

This act establishes a commission to study how the federal government can better support and utilize social enterprises. The goal is to create jobs and strengthen local economies, potentially leading to new opportunities for citizens and communities.
Key points
A Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise will be established, operating for approximately one year after defining what a social enterprise is.
The Commission will examine how the government can help social enterprises create jobs and address social and environmental issues.
Recommendations will be developed for tax and financial law reforms to foster social enterprise growth and impact investing.
The Commission will also review how to improve social enterprises' access to federal loans, grants, and contracts.
There is a possibility of creating a directory of social enterprises that citizens, businesses, and the government can support through purchases.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9433
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Process start date: 2022-12-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SEEED Commission Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9433.

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 2022-12-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise will be established, operating for approximately one year after defining what a social enterprise is.
  • The Commission will examine how the government can help social enterprises create jobs and address social and environmental issues.
  • Recommendations will be developed for tax and financial law reforms to foster social enterprise growth and impact investing.
  • The Commission will also review how to improve social enterprises' access to federal loans, grants, and contracts.
  • There is a possibility of creating a directory of social enterprises that citizens, businesses, and the government can support through purchases.
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. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Economy Labor Public Investments