H.R. 3985 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Building Better Business Partnerships Act of 2012
H.R. 3985 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Feb 8, 2012, sponsored by Robert T. Schilling with 9 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 8, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Building Better Business Partnerships Act of 2012 - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a mentor-protege program for all small businesses.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert T. Schilling (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 526. (Dec 21, 2012)
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