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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Committee Reports: Small Business Legislation and Judiciary Activity
Record date · March 31, 2025
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What This Bill Does
This document records the submission of two bills by the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and includes a correction regarding a report on the Judiciary Committee's activities during the 118th Congress.
The document formally advances two pieces of legislation that could restrict federal aid for individuals convicted of government fraud and modify the Small Business Administration's support for rural areas.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Small business owners
Owners seeking SBA assistance may be subject to new eligibility requirements if S. 1047 passes.
Rural small businesses
These businesses may see changes in how the Office of Rural Affairs provides support under S. 1093.
Key Facts
- Senator Ernst submitted S. 1047, a bill to bar individuals convicted of defrauding the government from receiving Small Business Administration assistance.
- Senator Ernst submitted S. 1093, a bill to amend the Small Business Act to enhance the Office of Rural Affairs.
- Both bills were reported by the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship without amendment.
- A special report titled 'Activities of the Committee on the Judiciary During the 118th Congress' (Rept. No. 119-10) was formally submitted.
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- The Congressional Record for March 31, 2025, was corrected to include the Judiciary Committee report entry.
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Focus on Fraud Prevention
The committee is prioritizing legislation that explicitly links SBA eligibility to past criminal conduct regarding government fraud.
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