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HR 8879 · 119th CongressIntroduced

More reports on small business contract programs

Sponsored by Johnny Olszewski, Jr.

The vote
Worked the bill
In the distance
Summary

What the bill does

This bill requires the Small Business Administration to report to Congress each year on how many small businesses apply for and receive special contracting certifications. The report must include details on applications for programs for women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone small businesses, as well as how long the certification process takes.

Why it matters

The stakes

Small businesses that get these certifications can win government contracts set aside for them. This bill aims to make the certification process more transparent, which could affect how easily small businesses can access those contracts.

The debate

What each side says

Supporters
  • The bill provides more data on how the certification programs are working, which can help Congress oversee them better.bill
  • It requires the SBA to report on processing times, which could encourage faster decisions for applicants.bill
Critics
  • No recorded objections.

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