Subsec. (l), referred to in subsecs. (h)(2), (k)(1), (4), and (m)(2), (3)(B), (4)(D), was repealed by Pub. L. 110–28, title VIII, § 8305(b), May 25, 2007, 121 Stat. 210, effective Oct. 1 of the first full fiscal year after May 25, 2007.

May 25, 2007, referred to in subsec. (m)(3)(B), was in the original “the date of enactment of this Act”, which was translated as meaning the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–28, which enacted subsec. (m), to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

2014—Subsec. (o)(2). Pub. L. 113–291 substituted “3 years after January 2, 2013” for “5 years after January 2, 2013”.

2013—Subsec. (o). Pub. L. 112–239 added subsec. (o).

2010—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 111–240, § 1401(c)(2)(A), substituted “As a condition” for “Subject to paragraph (5), as a condition” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 111–240, § 1401(b)(1), substituted “Subject to paragraph (5), as a condition” for “As a condition” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 111–240, § 1401(c)(2)(B), struck out par. (5) which related to waiver of non-Federal share relating to technical assistance and counseling.

Pub. L. 111–240, § 1401(b)(2), added par. (5).

2007—Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 110–28, § 8305(b), struck out subsec. (l) which related to establishment of a sustainability pilot program.

Subsecs. (m), (n). Pub. L. 110–28, § 8305(a), added subsecs. (m) and (n).

1999—Subsec. (a)(2) to (4). Pub. L. 106–165, § 2(1), added par. (2) and redesignated former pars. (2) and (3) as pars. (3) and (4), respectively.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 106–165, § 2(2), inserted “nonprofit” after “private” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 106–17, § 2(a), inserted “and” after the semicolon in subpar. (A), added subpar. (B), and struck out former subpars. (B) and (C) which read as follows:

“(B) in the third and fourth years, 1 non-Federal dollar for each Federal dollar; and

“(C) in the fifth year, 2 non-Federal dollars for each Federal dollar.”

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 106–165, § 3(1), added subsec. (h) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (h). Text read as follows:

“(1) In general.—Not later than 180 days after December 2, 1997, the Administrator shall develop and implement an annual programmatic and financial examination of each women’s business center established pursuant to this section.

“(2) Extension of contracts.—In extending or renewing a contract with a women’s business center, the Administrator shall consider the results of the examination conducted under paragraph (1).”

Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 106–165, § 3(2), added subsec. (j) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (j). Text read as follows: “The Administrator shall prepare and submit an annual report to the Committees on Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Senate on the effectiveness of all projects conducted under the authority of this section. Such report shall provide information concerning—

“(1) the number of individuals receiving assistance;

“(2) the number of startup business concerns formed;

“(3) the gross receipts of assisted concerns;

“(4) increases or decreases in profits of assisted concerns; and

“(5) the employment increases or decreases of assisted concerns.”

Subsec. (k)(1). Pub. L. 106–165, § 4(b)(1), added par. (1) and struck out heading and text of former par. (1). Text read as follows: “There is authorized to be appropriated $11,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry out the projects authorized under this section, of which, for fiscal year 1998, not more than 5 percent may be used for administrative expenses related to the program under this section.”

Pub. L. 106–17, § 3, substituted “$11,000,000” for “$8,000,000”.

Subsec. (k)(2). Pub. L. 106–165, § 4(b)(2), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), inserted heading, substituted “Except as provided in subparagraph (B), amounts made” for “Amounts made”, and added subpar. (B).

Subsec. (k)(4). Pub. L. 106–165, § 4(b)(3), added par. (4).

Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 106–165, § 4(a), added subsec. (l).

1997—Pub. L. 105–135 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to women’s business center program for provisions relating to women’s demonstration projects.

1994—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 103–403, § 411(2), substituted “1997” for “1995”.

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 103–403, § 412, added subsec. (h).

Committee on Small Business of Senate changed to Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of Senate. See Senate Resolution No. 123, One Hundred Seventh Congress, June 29, 2001.

Pub. L. 111–240, title I, § 1401(c), Sept. 27, 2010, 124 Stat. 2549, provided that the amendment made by section 1401(c)(2) is effective Oct. 1, 2012.

Pub. L. 110–28, title VIII, § 8305(b), May 25, 2007, 121 Stat. 210, provided that the amendment made by section 8305(b) is effective Oct. 1 of the first full fiscal year after May 25, 2007.

Pub. L. 106–165, § 6, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1801, provided that: “This Act [amending this section and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section and section 631 of this title] and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 1999.”

Pub. L. 106–17, § 2(b), Apr. 6, 1999, 113 Stat. 27, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall apply beginning October 1, 1998.”

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–135 effective Oct. 1, 1997, see section 3 of Pub. L. 105–135, set out as a note under section 631 of this title.

Pub. L. 106–165, § 4(c), Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1799, provided that: “Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 9, 1999], the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall issue guidelines to implement the amendments made by this section [amending this section].”

Pub. L. 110–28, title VIII, § 8305(c), May 25, 2007, 121 Stat. 210, provided that: “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a grant or cooperative agreement that was awarded under subsection (l) of section 29 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 656), on or before the day before the date described in subsection (b) of this section [set out as an Effective Date of 2007 Amendment note above], shall remain in full force and effect under the terms, and for the duration, of such grant or agreement.”

Pub. L. 105–135, title III, § 308(b), Dec. 2, 1997, 111 Stat. 2615, provided that: