To authorize funding for the National Women's Business Council, and for other purposes.
National Women's Business Council Reauthorization Act of 1997 - Amends the Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988 to increase and extend through FY 2000 the authorization of appropriations under such Act.
Directs the National Women's Business Council to: (1) study and report to the small business committees and the President on the award of Federal prime contracts and subcontracts to women-owned small businesses; (2) submit a report on the best practices of Federal agencies and the private sector in attracting women-owned businesses as prime contractors and subcontractors; (3) develop and disseminate to women business owners an annual survey to determine issues of significance to such owners; and (4) submit survey results to such committees and the President. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1998 through 2000 for such activities.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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