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HR6045Referred to Committee

COACH Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-11-13
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Nikema Williams
Nikema Williams
Democrat · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.1% (531 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/W000788

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (2)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Judy Chu (D-CA-28)Original· 2025-11-13
  • Pete Stauber (R-MN-8)Original· 2025-11-13

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

2025-11-13

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Small BusinessReferred To · 2025-11-13

Previously

  • Small Business CommitteeReferred To · 2025-11-13

Plain-English Summary

The legislation would establish new support programs and resources to help small business owners and entrepreneurs access coaching, mentoring, and training services to improve their operations and growth. It aims to connect business owners with experienced advisors who can provide guidance on management, finances, marketing, and other key areas of running a successful company. The bill would primarily benefit small business owners and startup founders seeking professional guidance to strengthen their businesses.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Commerce
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