((a)) ** In general** There is established in the Agency a program—

((1)) that shall be known as the MBDA Business Center Program;

((2)) that shall be separate and distinct from the efforts of the Under Secretary under section ___101;  and

((3)) under which the Under Secretary shall make Federal assistance awards to eligible entities to operate MBDA Business Centers, which shall, in accordance with section ___114,  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 Center Program, in accordance with section ___114,  offers the services described in subsection (a)(3) in all regions of the United States.1