119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 7, 2026
H.R. 8708In CommitteeCommerce
Democrats propose tax credits and grants for small main street businesses.
Sponsor: Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. (D-MI)1 cosponsorIntroduced May 7, 2026
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May 7
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May 7
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 7
May 7
May 7
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 7
May 7
May 7
Introduced in House
May 7
May 7
May 7
Introduced in House
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All 4 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
May 7
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 7
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 7
Introduced in House
May 7
Introduced in House
All 1 cosponsor
1 Democrat · 0 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Pettersen, BrittanyCO-07
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