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A bill to ensure and enhance participation in the HUBZone program by small business concerns in Native America, to expand eligibility for certain small businesses on a trial basis, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 16, 2000

Amends the Small Business Act to qualify as a HUBZone (historically underutilized business zone) small business concern: (1) an Alaska Native Corporation owned and controlled by Alaska Natives (or a corporation, joint venture, or partnership of such Corporation when so owned); (2) a small business that is wholly owned by one or more Indian tribal governments (or by a corporation so owned); or (3) a small business owned in part by one or more tribal governments (or corporation so owned) if all other owners are either U.S. citizens or small businesses. Includes as a qualified HUBZone small business a small business owned in whole or part by an Indian tribal government, when at least 35 percent of its employees performing a Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded HUBZone contract reside either within an Indian reservation or in any HUBZone adjoining such reservation.Includes for participation in the HUBZone pilot program for sparsely populated areas, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2000 and ending on September 30, 2003, a small business concern the principal office of which is in Alaska, an Alaska Native Corporation, or a subsidiary, joint venture, or partnership thereof, if: (1) its principal office is located within a HUBZone in Alaska; (2) at least 35 percent of its employees who will perform work under an SBA awarded contract will perform such work in Alaska; or (3) at least 35 percent of its employees reside in a HUBZone within Alaska or in any Alaska Native Village. Provides an exception.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO] · R–MO

Committees

  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
6 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4019-4020)

  3. Introduced in Senate

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