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H.R. 4420 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Small Business Contracting Protection Act of 2010

H.R. 4420 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 12, 2010, sponsored by Joe Sestak with 11 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 12, 2010
Co-sponsors
11
Policy area
Commerce

What it does

Small Business Contracting Protection Act of 2010 - Directs the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to issue regulations defining the term "pass-through business" with respect to another business, for purposes of possible misrepresentation in obtaining SBA-administered small business loans. Outlines criteria for determining whether an entity qualifies as a pass-through business for such purposes.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Joe Sestak (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 12, 2010
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. (Jan 12, 2010)

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