New bill would boost support for women's businesses with federal grants and quality checks.
This bill would give more support to women starting and growing businesses. It changes how federal grants are awarded to Women's Business Centers, offering longer grant terms and requiring new quality standards. These updates would help more women get the business advice and training they need. The bill also sets aside $31.5 million each year from 2026 to 2029 for the program.
Currently, the Women's Business Center Program operates with grants that have different terms and conditions. If this bill passes, grants would be standardized to 5-year terms with no limit on renewals, and centers would need to meet new accreditation standards to ensure quality. The program would also receive dedicated funding of $31.5 million annually from the government's budget year 2026 through 2029.
HR 9818 · 119th Congress · July 21, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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