Bills About Commerce Sponsored by Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio)

Rep. Chabot sponsored 40 bills about commerce in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Sept. 16, 2020	H.R.8265	To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to establish a program for second draw loans and make other modifications to the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.	69	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Aug. 22, 2020	H.R.8087	To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to establish a program for second draw loans and make other modifications to the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, the Budget, and Appropriations, 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.
July 23, 2020	H.R.7740	To prioritize support for small business concerns with 10 or fewer employees by setting aside funds and increasing access to funding and other assistance, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Jan. 11, 2019	H.R.499	To amend the Small Business Act to clarify the treatment of certain surviving spouses under the definition of small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.	5	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Aug. 6, 2019	H.R.4164	To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide that the licensing of a mark for use by a related company may not be construed as establishing an employment relationship between the owner of the mark, or an authorizing person, and either that related company or the employees of that related company, and for other purposes.	18	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
March 8, 2019	H.R.1649	To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes.	6	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 150.
Nov. 13, 2018	H.RES.1144	Recognizing November 24, 2018, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.	56	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Sept. 10, 2018	H.R.6758	To direct the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, in consultation with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, to study and provide recommendations to promote the participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system, to extend by 8 years the Patent and Trademark Office's authority to set the amounts for the fees it charges, and for other purposess.	10	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 115-273.
Aug. 31, 2018	H.R.6695	To clarify that the licensing of a mark, and any control or exercise of control thereof for certain purposes, does not create an employment or principal-agent relationship, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
May 21, 2018	H.R.5887	To amend the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to extend the period during which the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office may set or adjust certain fees, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
July 16, 2018	H.R.6389	To enact certain laws relating to small business as title 57, United States Code, "Small Business".	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan. 9, 2018	H.R.4743	To amend the Small Business Act to strengthen the Office of Credit Risk Management within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.	11	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 115-189.
July 10, 2017	H.R.3170	To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
April 24, 2018	H.RES.840	Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 29, 2018, through May 5, 2018, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.	29	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Nov. 2, 2017	H.RES.603	Recognizing November 25, 2017, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.	53	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
June 22, 2017	H.R.3002	To amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
April 27, 2017	H.RES.288	Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.	22	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
March 29, 2017	H.R.1773	To amend the Small Business Act to improve reporting on small business goals, achieve uniformity in procurement terminology, clarify the role of small business advocates, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
March 17, 2016	H.R.4783	To reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 687.
Sept. 22, 2016	H.RES.886	Recognizing November 26, 2016, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.	81	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Jan. 7, 2016	H.R.4341	To amend the Small Business Act to improve transparency and clarity for small businesses, to clarify the role of small business advocates, to increase opportunities for competition in subcontracting, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 545.
April 26, 2016	H.RES.702	Celebrating the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States during "National Small Business Week", beginning on May 1 through May 7, 2016.	23	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
March 19, 2015	H.R.1481	To amend the Small Business Act to strengthen the small business industrial base, and for other purposes.	0		Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 390.
Nov. 19, 2015	H.RES.534	Expressing support for the designation of a "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.	67	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Nov. 3, 2015	H.RES.511	Expressing support for designation of the third Tuesday in November as "National Entrepreneurs' Day".	50	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 21, 2015	H.R.2499	To amend the Small Business Act to increase access to capital for veteran entrepreneurs, to help create jobs, and for other purposes.	6	All Republicans	Became Public Law No: 114-38.
July 23, 2015	H.R.3191	To amend the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 with respect to funding available for fiscal year 2015 for certain general business loans authorized under the Small Business Act, to amend the Small Business Act to modify loan limitations, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Feb. 24, 2015	H.R.1023	To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide for increased limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control.	14	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 148.
June 4, 2013	H.R.2236	To amend title 35, United States Code, to modify the definition of micro entity.	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
March 13, 2013	H.R.1106	To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide for increased limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control, and for other purposes.	12	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Sept. 21, 2012	H.R.6504	To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to provide for increased limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control, and for other purposes.	7	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate.
Oct. 14, 2011	H.R.3219	To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 with respect to small business investment companies, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
April 4, 2011	H.R.1346	To amend the Sherman Act to make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet.
Sept. 22, 2008	H.RES.1473	Recognizing the 150th anniversary year of the founding of Macy's, Inc., as an American entrepreneurial success story and the role Macy's, Inc., plays in supporting America's small businesses and vendors, including those that are minority and women owned; celebrating the vision, innovativeness, and ingenuity of all of our Nation's small businesses that aspire to grow and prosper as Macy's, Inc., has over its 150-year history; and congratulating Macy's, Inc., as an American entrepreneurial success story.	1	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 4, 2007	H.R.4252	To provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 through May 23, 2008, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Became Public Law No: 110-136.
July 12, 2007	H.R.3020	To amend the Small Business Act to improve the Microloan program, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
July 24, 2007	H.R.3155	To amend titles 17 and 18, United States Code, to strengthen the protection of intellectual property, and for other purposes.	3	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
July 12, 2007	H.R.3015	To delay the applicability to webcasters of rates and terms determined by the Copyright Royalty Judges for certain statutory licenses under title 17, United States Code.	1	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
July 11, 2007	H.R.2995	To provide small businesses certain protections from litigation excesses.	14	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan. 12, 2007	H.R.434	To provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 through December 31, 2007, and for other purposes.	1	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 110-4.

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