To amend the Small Business Act to include requirements relating to graduates of career and… — House Roll Call 146

Passed in the House on June 3, 2025 · 396 Yea, 5 Nay, 30 Not Voting

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 1642 Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act

In plain English: This bill requires small business support centers to inform businesses about hiring graduates from career and technical education programs. It also aims to connect these businesses with such programs to help students find jobs.

Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025 This bill requires Small Business Development Centers and Women's Business Centers to provide educational information to small businesses about hiring graduates of career and technical education programs. This includes, as appropriate, connecting small businesses with career and technical education programs to assist students and graduates of such programs with identifying career opportunities.

Vote Breakdown by Party

• Republican: 200 Yea, 5 Nay, 13 not voting/present.
• Democrat: 195 Yea, 0 Nay, 17 not voting/present.
• Independent: 1 Yea, 0 Nay.

Members Who Voted Against Their Party

• Eric Burlison (R-MO) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
• Paul Gosar (R-AZ) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
• Marjorie Greene (R-GA) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
• Chip Roy (R-TX) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
• Keith Self (R-TX) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.

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