15 U.S.C. § 9522 — Purpose

Page 2603 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 9523 1 So in original. See References in Text note below. 1 So in original. See References in Text note below. mending and promoting local administrative and legislative initiatives needed to advance the position of minority business enterprises in the local economies of those public sector entities; and (3) facilitate the efforts of public sector enti- ties and Federal agencies to advance the growth of minority business enterprises. (Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title I, § 100102, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1450.) § 9513. Research and information (a) In general In order to achieve the purposes of this chap- ter, the Under Secretary— (1) shall— (A) collect and analyze data, including data relating to the causes of the success or failure of minority business enterprises; (B) conduct research, studies, and surveys of— (i) economic conditions generally in the United States; and (ii) how the conditions described in clause (i) particularly affect the develop- ment of minority business enterprises; and (C) provide outreach, educational services, and technical assistance in, at a minimum, the 5 most commonly spoken languages in the United States to ensure that limited English proficient individuals receive cul- turally and linguistically appropriate access to the services and information provided by the Agency; and (2) may perform an evaluation of programs carried out by the Under Secretary that are designed to assist the development of minority business enterprises. (b) Information clearinghouse The Under Secretary shall— (1) establish and maintain an information clearinghouse for the collection and dissemi- nation to relevant parties (including business owners and researchers) of demographic, eco- nomic, financial, managerial, and technical data relating to minority business enterprises; and (2) take such steps as the Under Secretary may determine to be necessary and desirable to— (A) search for, collect, classify, coordinate, integrate, record, and catalog the data de- scribed in paragraph (1); and (B) in a manner that is consistent with section 552a of title 5, protect the privacy of the minority business enterprises to which the data described in paragraph (1) relates. (Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title I, § 100103, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1450.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original ‘‘this division’’, meaning div. K of Pub. L. 117–58, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1445, which is classified prinicpally to this chapter. For complete classification of division K to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9501 of this title and Tables. PART B—MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUSINESS CENTER PROGRAM § 9521. Definition In this part, the term ‘‘MBDA Business Center Program’’ means the program established under section lll113. 1 (Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title I, § 100111, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1451.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Section lll113, referred to in text, probably means section 100113 of Pub. L. 117–58, which is classified to section 9523 of this title. § 9522. Purpose The purpose of the MBDA Business Center Program shall be to create a national network of public-private partnerships that— (1) assist minority business enterprises in— (A) accessing capital, contracts, and grants; and (B) creating and maintaining jobs; (2) provide counseling and mentoring to mi- nority business enterprises; and (3) facilitate the growth of minority business enterprises by promoting trade. (Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title I, § 100112, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1451.) § 9523. Establishment (a) In general There is established in the Agency a pro- gram— (1) that shall be known as the MBDA Busi- ness Center Program; (2) that shall be separate and distinct from the efforts of the Under Secretary under sec- tion lll101; 1 and (3) under which the Under Secretary shall make Federal assistance awards to eligible en- tities to operate MBDA Business Centers, which shall, in accordance with section lll114, 1 provide technical assistance and business development services, or specialty services, to minority business enterprises. (b) Coverage The Under Secretary shall take all necessary actions to ensure that the MBDA Business Cen- ter Program, in accordance with section lll114, 1 offers the services described in sub- section (a)(3) in all regions of the United States. (Pub. L. 117–58, div. K, title I, § 100113, Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 1451.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Section lll101, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), prob- ably means section 100101 of Pub. L. 117–58, which is classified to section 9511 of this title. Section lll114, referred to in subsecs. (a)(3) and (b), probably means section 100114 of Pub. L. 117–58, which is classified to section 9524 of this title.