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Proposal:Capital for Cooperatives Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Capital for Cooperatives Act

This bill eliminates the requirement that cooperatives provide a personal guarantee with respect to certain Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. It also requires the SBA, in collaboration with the Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development, to develop recommendations and cooperate with federal agencies and other entities to promote, support, and increase the number of cooperatives.

Bill Title

Capital for Cooperatives Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2021-05-20: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • 2021-05-20: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.