H.R. 6591 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Encouraging Success Act
H.R. 6591 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) has passed the house — introduced on Dec 5, 2023, sponsored by Jake Ellzey with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Dec 5, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Encouraging Success Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration to periodically revise, based on economic changes, the maximum total assets and net worth an individual may have to qualify as an economically disadvantaged individual under the 8(a) Business Development program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jake Ellzey (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 5, 2023
- Passed the HouseFeb 28, 2024
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (Feb 29, 2024)
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Committees
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
- Small Business Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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