H.R.1642 - Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1642, the "Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025," aims to amend the Small Business Act to better integrate career and technical education (CTE) graduates into the small business sector. The bill focuses on enhancing the role of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) and Women's Business Centers (WBCs) in connecting small businesses with CTE programs and graduates. This is intended to address hiring needs and provide resources for CTE graduates to start and expand their own businesses.
Expected Effects
The bill will likely lead to increased collaboration between small businesses and CTE programs. SBDCs and WBCs will be required to provide educational information and connections to facilitate the hiring of CTE graduates. This could also result in more CTE graduates accessing resources to become entrepreneurs.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced opportunities for CTE graduates in the small business sector.
- Increased access to skilled workers for small businesses.
- Promotion of entrepreneurship among CTE graduates.
- Improved alignment of CTE programs with the needs of small businesses.
- Strengthening of the small business ecosystem through talent acquisition.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential administrative burden on SBDCs and WBCs to implement the new requirements.
- Possible mismatch between the skills of CTE graduates and the specific needs of small businesses.
- Risk of increased competition for CTE graduates, potentially driving up labor costs for small businesses.
- Limited scope focusing solely on CTE programs, potentially overlooking other talent pools.
- The effectiveness of the program hinges on adequate funding and resources for SBDCs and WBCs.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the spirit of the Constitution, particularly the General Welfare Clause (Preamble), as it aims to promote economic growth and opportunity. Congress has the power to regulate commerce and support small businesses, which falls under the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8). The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).