SPARK Act
Rep. Pressley Introduces SPARK Act to Fund Small Businesses in Rural and Minority Communities
The SPARK Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Small Business for review. It is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to discuss the bill. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the bill helps rural areas, it is led by a progressive member and faces a long path through committees before it can reach a full vote.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
While not named specifically, LGBTQ individuals may qualify under the bill's broad category of "socially and economically disadvantaged individuals" if they meet SBA criteria. The indirect nature of this inclusion means the benefit is less certain than for explicitly named groups.
Disabilities
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SPARK Act
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