A bill to amend the Small Business Act to reauthorize the State Trade Expansion Program of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5633, has been introduced by Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Its stated purpose is to amend the Small Business Act. Specifically, it aims to reauthorize the State Trade Expansion Program, which is managed by the Small Business Administration.
The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so the specific details of what this reauthorization would entail and its precise effects are not yet available. However, based on the title, the bill is intended to continue or renew a program designed to support small businesses, likely in their efforts related to trade.
As of now, S. 5633 has just been introduced in the Senate during the 119th Congress. Its next steps in the legislative process would typically involve being referred to a committee for review, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially moved forward for a vote by the full Senate.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5633 do?
- This bill, S. 5633, has been introduced by Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Its stated purpose is to amend the Small Business Act. Specifically, it aims to reauthorize the State Trade Expansion Program, which is managed by the Small Business Administration. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so the specific details of what this reauthorization would entail and its precise effects are not yet available. However, based on the title, the bill is intended to continue or renew a program designed to support small businesses, likely in their efforts related to trade. As of now, S. 5633 has just been introduced in the Senate during the 119th Congress. Its next steps in the legislative process would typically involve being referred to a committee for review, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially moved forward for a vote by the full Senate.
- Has S. 5633 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5633 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5633?
- S. 5633 was sponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] (Democrat-NH), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5633?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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