S. 1048: Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] |
| Policy area | Commerce |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-13):
Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act
This bill includes within the responsibilities of Small Business Development Centers and Women's Business Centers the provision of assistance to small businesses in hiring graduates from career and technical education programs and to graduates of such programs in starting small businesses.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE (original cosponsor) 2025-03-13 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV 2025-09-29 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1048 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1048?
S. 1048 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1048 are available on congress.gov.
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