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Women's Business Enterprise: New Rules and Committee Composition

This act reauthorizes and strengthens the Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise. Its goal is to make it easier for women to start and run businesses by identifying and removing barriers, and by better coordinating government efforts in this area. Citizens can expect increased support and improved conditions for the growth of women-led businesses.
Key points
The Committee will actively monitor government programs to identify and remove barriers for women starting new businesses and for women-led startups.
The committee's composition will be expanded to include representatives from new agencies like NASA, EPA, and the Office of Management and Budget, aiming for broader perspectives and better coordination.
The Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) will now serve as the chairperson, which is intended to streamline operations and increase effectiveness in supporting women's entrepreneurship.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2042
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2021-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2042.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Committee will actively monitor government programs to identify and remove barriers for women starting new businesses and for women-led startups.
  • The committee's composition will be expanded to include representatives from new agencies like NASA, EPA, and the Office of Management and Budget, aiming for broader perspectives and better coordination.
  • The Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) will now serve as the chairperson, which is intended to streamline operations and increase effectiveness in supporting women's entrepreneurship.
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 Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: By Senator Cardin from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 117-104. Minority views filed.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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