Small Business Technological Advancement Act

118th Congress Introduced by Mark Alford

HR 10269 would create programs to boost technology adoption in small businesses, helping them modernize and access tech services to compete and grow.

Introduced in House

Overview and Status

Bill number: HR 10269

Title: Small Business Technological Advancement Act

Introduced: December 3, 2024

Introduced in: U.S. House of Representatives

Current status: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business; no further actions listed in the provided information

Primary sponsor: Rep. Mark Alford

Related legislation: Senate companion bill S. 2330

Purpose and Intent

The bill’s title indicates a focus on advancing technology within the small business sector. Based on the information provided, the precise objectives, statutory authorities, and fiscal implications are not included. The stated aim, as inferred from the title, is to promote technological advancement among small businesses.

Key Provisions and Changes (as of the provided information)

The available data do not include the text of the bill or its full set of provisions. Therefore, specific provisions, programs, funding levels, authorizations, or regulatory changes are not available here.

Once the bill text is published, the provisions may outline authorities, programs, or funding mechanisms designed to support technology adoption, innovation, or digital transformation for small businesses. At present, the exact mechanisms and scope are not disclosed.

Affected Parties and Beneficiaries

Based on the bill’s title, likely affected groups include:

Small businesses seeking technological adoption, modernization, or innovation.
Technology providers and service contractors that work with small businesses.
Federal agencies involved in small business support (e.g., the Small Business Administration) if new programs or partnerships are created.

The precise beneficiaries, eligibility criteria, and applicability will be defined in the bill’s text.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

Introduced and referred: December 3, 2024, to the House Committee on Small Business.

Next typical steps (by standard procedure): Committee consideration (including potential markups), floor debate and vote in the House, consideration by the Senate (and its companion S. 2330), potential conference committee if differences arise, and final passage before sending to the President.

Companion legislation: S. 2330 in the Senate serves as the companion to HR 10269 and may be acted upon independently of the House bill.

Where to Find More Information

To view the bill text, scheduled amendments, and official actions, check:

Congress.gov: HR 10269 (Small Business Technological Advancement Act)
Senate companion: S. 2330
House Committee on Small Business page for any hearing or markup information

Additional tracking resources include GovTrack.us and other legislative tracking services.

Note: This summary reflects only the information provided. The full scope, substantive provisions, and fiscal implications will become clear once the official bill text is released and additional actions occur.

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