HB4499: IDEA Act of 2023 Increasing and Developing Entrepreneurship Access Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To establish a grant program to provide minority business enterprises access to entrepreneurship opportunities, and for other purposes.
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The IDEA Act of 2023 would create a federal grant program to help minority business owners and entrepreneurs access business opportunities and resources. The bill is sponsored by representatives from both parties and falls under commerce policy. It aims to support minority-owned companies through direct financial grants. The bill was recently introduced in Congress and is in its early stage.
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HB4499: IDEA Act of 2023 Increasing and Developing Entrepreneurship Access Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Haley Stevens
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Joyce Beatty
Elizabeth Fletcher
Seth Magaziner