To prohibit individuals convicted of defrauding the Government from receiving any assistance from the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
Microloan Transparency and Accountability Act of 2023 This bill modifies reporting requirements related to the Small Business Administration's (SBA) disbursement of certain financial assistance. Specifically, the bill requires the SBA to report certain metrics related to the disbursement of microloans to small businesses, including (1) the number, amount, and percentage of such loans that went into default in the previous year; (2) the extent to which microloans are provided to small businesses in rural areas; and (3) the average size, rate of interest, and amount of fees charged for each microloan.
American Innovation and Manufacturing Act This bill establishes within the Small Business Administration a credit facility to provide financial assistance to investment companies that finance small manufacturing businesses.
To prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program, and for other purposes.
Nuclear Assistance for America’s Small Businesses Act
STEP Improvement Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the Small Business Administration's (SBA) State Trade Expansion Program, which provides foreign trade assistance to small businesses, and it revises provisions related to the administration of the program. Specifically, the SBA must establish a time frame for, and provide certain information related to, the application process, and it must conduct an annual survey to solicit feedback on the program. The SBA must collect data on certain performance metrics such as the (1) total number of small businesses assisted by the program, (2) total dollar amount of export sales by participating small businesses, and (3) number of small businesses that have created new jobs through their participation in the program. The bill also requires applicants for participation to include a budget plan that outlines their intended use of funds awarded under the program.
Investing in Rural Manufacturing Act This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration to make loans for certain costs to businesses that manufacture goods essential to critical infrastructure sectors in rural areas. Businesses that meet at least 75% of their job creation goals under such loans may receive partial loan forgiveness.
To amend the Small Business Act to provide for cancellation or repayment for Small Business Administration disaster loans, and for other purposes.
Child Care for Small Businesses Act
A bill to establish a grant program under the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.