Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
What this bill does
H.R. 9810, the Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2026, proposes changes to the Small Business Act. It aims to streamline and improve various aspects of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program, along with other entrepreneurial development activities.
The bill would affect how the Small Business Administration (SBA) manages and reports on entrepreneurial development programs. It would require the SBA Administrator to use existing programs for certain activities and to notify Congress before establishing new ones. Additionally, it mandates detailed annual reporting on program activities, including funding, participants, and outcomes. The bill also addresses data collection by SBDCs, Women's Business Centers, and SCORE, establishes rules for marketing SBDC services, and allows SBDCs to collect fees from private partnerships.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 21, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Small Business. It has not yet been voted on or advanced further in the legislative process.
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Timeline
21 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9810 do?
- H.R. 9810, the Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2026, proposes changes to the Small Business Act. It aims to streamline and improve various aspects of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program, along with other entrepreneurial development activities. The bill would affect how the Small Business Administration (SBA) manages and reports on entrepreneurial development programs. It would require the SBA Administrator to use existing programs for certain activities and to notify Congress before establishing new ones. Additionally, it mandates detailed annual reporting on program activities, including funding, participants, and outcomes. The bill also addresses data collection by SBDCs, Women's Business Centers, and SCORE, establishes rules for marketing SBDC services, and allows SBDCs to collect fees from private partnerships. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 21, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Small Business. It has not yet been voted on or advanced further in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 9810 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9810. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9810?
- H.R. 9810 was sponsored by Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9810?
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. (21 Jul 2026).
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