US HR793 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on September 20 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-09-20 - Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Pending: House Small Business Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Supports the designation of a Small Business Saturday. Supports efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to shop locally, and (2) increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and their impact on the U.S. economy.

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Title

Expressing support for the designation of a "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-09-20HouseReferred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Same As/Similar To

HR468 (Related) 2011-11-16 - Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
SR320 (Related) 2011-11-10 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7391; text as passed Senate: CR S7391; text of measure as introduced: CR S7385)
SR589 (Related) 2012-09-22 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6684; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6635)

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