Bill Analysis - GOP.gov http://www.gop.gov/ Bill Analysis from Republicans in Congress en-US Friday, February 10, 2012 Friday, February 10, 2012 H.R. 1839: To amend the Small Business Act to improve SCORE, and for other purposes committee on small business http://www.gop.gov/bill/111/1/hr1839 Rep. Buchanan, Vern | Committee on Small Business

H.R. 1839 amends the Small Business Act to modify the SCORE program.  SCORE is an SBA non-profit partner which educates entrepreneurs.  SCORE maintains 370 chapters nationwide.  This bill authorizes $7 million in each of Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011 for SCORE.  The legislation directs SCORE to establish benchmarks for the success of assisted entrepreneurs which would be reviewed by SBA.  SCORE would also create a mentoring program and a networking program for small businesses. 

 

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