US Code
Title 15— COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 120— MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

SUBCHAPTER I— EXISTING INITIATIVES

Part A— Market Development, Research, and Information

§ 9511. Private sector development - (1) provide Federal assistance to minority business enterprises operating in...

§ 9512. Public sector development - (1) consult and cooperate with public sector entities for the...

§ 9513. Research and information - (a) In generalIn order to achieve the purposes of this...

Part B— Minority Business Development Agency Business Center Program

§ 9521. Definition - In this part, the term “MBDA Business Center Program” means...

§ 9522. Purpose - (1) assist minority business enterprises in—(A) accessing capital, contracts, and...

§ 9523. Establishment - (a) In generalThere is established in the Agency a program—(1)...

§ 9524. Grants and cooperative agreements - (a) RequirementsAn MBDA Business Center (referred to in this part...

§ 9525. Minimizing disruptions to existing MBDA Business Center program - The Under Secretary shall ensure that each Federal assistance award...

§ 9526. Publicity - (1) on the website of the Agency; (2) via social...

SUBCHAPTER II— NEW INITIATIVES TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC RESILIENCY FOR MINORITY BUSINESSES

§ 9541. Annual diverse business forum on capital formation - (a) Responsibility of AgencyNot later than 18 months after November...

§ 9542. Agency study on alternative financing solutions - (a) PurposeThe purpose of this section is to provide information...

§ 9543. Educational development relating to management and entrepreneurship - (a) DutiesThe Under Secretary shall, whenever the Under Secretary determines...

SUBCHAPTER III— RURAL MINORITY BUSINESS CENTER PROGRAM

§ 9551. Definitions - (1) Appropriate congressional committeesThe term “appropriate congressional committees” means—(A) the...

§ 9552. Business Centers - (a) In generalThe Under Secretary may establish MBDA Rural Business...

§ 9553. Report to Congress - (1) a summary of the efforts of the Under Secretary...

§ 9554. Study and report - (a) In generalThe Under Secretary, in coordination with relevant leadership...

SUBCHAPTER IV— MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

§ 9561. Grants to nonprofit organizations that support minority business enterprises - (a) DefinitionIn this section, the term “covered entity” means a...

SUBCHAPTER V— MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ADVISORY COUNCIL

§ 9571. Purpose - The Under Secretary shall establish the Minority Business Enterprises Advisory...

§ 9572. Composition and term - (a) CompositionThe Council shall be composed of 9 members of...

§ 9573. Duties - (a) In generalThe Council shall provide advice to the Under...

SUBCHAPTER VI— FEDERAL COORDINATION OF MINORITY BUSINESS PROGRAMS

§ 9581. General duties - The Under Secretary may coordinate, as consistent with law, the...

§ 9582. Participation of Federal departments and agencies - (1) consult with other Federal agencies and departments as appropriate...

SUBCHAPTER VII— ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS OF THE AGENCY; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

§ 9591. Administrative powers - (a) In generalIn carrying out this chapter, the Under Secretary...

§ 9592. Federal assistance - (a) In general(1) Provision of Federal assistanceTo carry out sections...

§ 9593. Recordkeeping - (a) In generalEach recipient of assistance under this chapter shall...

§ 9594. Review and report by Comptroller General - (1) conduct a thorough review of the programs carried out...

§ 9595. Biannual reports; recommendations - (a) Biannual reportNot later than 1 year after November 15,...

§ 9596. Separability - (1) shall not affect, impair, or invalidate—(A) any other provision...

§ 9597. Executive Order 11625 - (1) in accordance with this chapter and the requirements of...

§ 9598. Authorization of appropriations - (1) a majority shall be used in each such fiscal...