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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 5398
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 12, 2023
Mr. Johnson of Ohio (for himself and Mr. Phillips) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on tech startups, and for other purposes.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Advancing Tech Startups Act
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Technology startup companies study
In general
Study required
Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the head of any other appropriate Federal agency, shall conduct a study on the impact of technology startup companies on the United States economy.
Requirements for study
In conducting the study, the Secretary shall do the following:
Develop and conduct a survey on technology startup companies in the United States through outreach to participating entities, as appropriate, to—
establish a list of locations, including any State, city, or geographic area, dedicated to the creation, development, and growth of technology startup companies;
provide a description of the activities of such locations with respect to the creation, development, and growth of technology startup companies, including any incubators, accelerators, or other activity dedicated to such creation, development, and growth;
establish a list of public-private partnerships focused on promoting the creation, development, and growth of technology startup companies; and
provide a description of the activities of such public-private partnerships to create, develop, and grow technology startup companies.
Develop a comprehensive list of Federal agencies asserting jurisdiction over entities and industry sectors dedicated to the creation, development, and growth of technology startup companies.
Identify all interagency activities taking place among the Federal agencies listed under subparagraph (B).
Develop a brief description of the jurisdiction and expertise of the Federal agencies listed under subparagraph (B).
Identify each Federal rule, regulation, guideline, policy, and other Federal activity implemented by each Federal agency listed under subparagraph (B) as it relates to any State, city, or geographic area dedicated to the creation, development, and growth of technology startup companies.
Conduct a survey of relevant marketplaces and supply chains impacting the creation, growth, and development of technology startup companies in the United States to—
assess the severity of risks posed to such marketplaces and supply chains; and
identify emerging risks and long-term trends in such marketplaces and supply chains.
Report to Congress
Not later than 6 months after the completion of the study conducted under subsection (a), the Secretary, in coordination with the head of any other appropriate Federal agency, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on the website of the Department of Commerce, a report that contains—
the results of the study conducted under subsection (a); and
recommendations for legislation to provide for—
the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan to promote the creation and growth of technology startup companies in the United States;
the development of policies that States can adopt to encourage the creation and growth of technology startup companies in the United States; and
the development of strategies to mitigate current and emerging risks to relevant marketplaces and supply chains impacting the creation and growth of technology startup companies in the United States.