White House Conference on Small Business Act of 2025 | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 6855
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6855Commerce
White House Conference on Small Business Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 18· LAST ACTION DEC 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because small businesses are a cornerstone of the American economy, creating jobs and fostering innovation in communities nationwide. If this bill passes, it means that, for the first time in nearly 30 years, there will be a dedicated, federally organized forum for small business owners to directly voice their challenges and propose solutions to the President and Congress. This could lead to new policies or improvements in existing government programs designed to support small businesses, addressing issues like access to capital, workforce development, or regulatory burdens.
Without this bill, such a comprehensive, nationwide gathering focused specifically on small business policy recommendations would not occur as authorized by law, potentially leaving small business concerns unheard at the highest levels of government. The new funding mechanism, relying on gifts and sponsorships, could also change how such events are financed, shifting some financial burden away from taxpayers but potentially introducing new dynamics regarding private sector influence.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The bill reauthorizes and reschedules the White House Conference on Small Business to take place between December 31, 2025, and December 1, 2026.
This brings back a significant national forum for small businesses after nearly three decades.
PROVISION 02
It changes the funding structure, allowing the conference and related activities to accept gifts and sponsorships from non-federal sources, rather than relying solely on government appropriations.
This shifts the financial burden and potentially opens new avenues for funding, but also raises questions about influence.
PROVISION 03
The registration fee for delegates is increased from $10 to $200, and the delegate selection process is modified to include more appointed delegates by elected officials.
These changes could impact who participates in the conference and the representativeness of the delegates.
PROVISION 04
The conference's purpose is expanded to include evaluating existing federal small business assistance programs and recommending improvements, and it mandates an electronic communication system for delegates to collaborate.
This aims to make the conference more impactful by directly reviewing government services and fostering ongoing collaboration among participants.
PROVISION 05
The Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator is authorized to co-sponsor activities for small businesses with various entities, with a clear prohibition on endorsements.
This provision enables the SBA to broaden its outreach and support for small businesses through partnerships.
This bill matters because small businesses are a cornerstone of the American economy, creating jobs and fostering innovation in communities nationwide. If this bill passes, it means that, for the first time in nearly 30 years, there will be a dedicated, federally organized forum for small business owners to directly voice their challenges and propose solutions to the President and Congress. This could lead to new policies or improvements in existing government programs designed to support small businesses, addressing issues like access to capital, workforce development, or regulatory burdens.
Without this bill, such a comprehensive, nationwide gathering focused specifically on small business policy recommendations would not occur as authorized by law, potentially leaving small business concerns unheard at the highest levels of government. The new funding mechanism, relying on gifts and sponsorships, could also change how such events are financed, shifting some financial burden away from taxpayers but potentially introducing new dynamics regarding private sector influence.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The bill reauthorizes and reschedules the White House Conference on Small Business to take place between December 31, 2025, and December 1, 2026.
This brings back a significant national forum for small businesses after nearly three decades.
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It changes the funding structure, allowing the conference and related activities to accept gifts and sponsorships from non-federal sources, rather than relying solely on government appropriations.
This shifts the financial burden and potentially opens new avenues for funding, but also raises questions about influence.
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The registration fee for delegates is increased from $10 to $200, and the delegate selection process is modified to include more appointed delegates by elected officials.
These changes could impact who participates in the conference and the representativeness of the delegates.
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The conference's purpose is expanded to include evaluating existing federal small business assistance programs and recommending improvements, and it mandates an electronic communication system for delegates to collaborate.
This aims to make the conference more impactful by directly reviewing government services and fostering ongoing collaboration among participants.
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The Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator is authorized to co-sponsor activities for small businesses with various entities, with a clear prohibition on endorsements.
This provision enables the SBA to broaden its outreach and support for small businesses through partnerships.
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