Gov't Eyes Deletions from Disability Procurement List
Published Date: 3/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The government plans to remove some services from its special buying list that helps nonprofits employing people who are blind or have serious disabilities. This means those nonprofits might lose contracts soon, so changes could affect jobs and budgets. Keep an eye out for official dates and updates to know when these changes kick in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Nonprofits May Lose Federal Contracts
The Committee is proposing to remove service(s) from the Procurement List that were provided by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities. That removal could cause those nonprofits to lose government contracts and reduce their budgets.
Jobs for Blind and Disabled Workers At Risk
If you are employed by a nonprofit that hires people who are blind or have other severe disabilities, the proposed deletions could put contract-supported jobs at risk. That may affect paychecks and job stability for those workers.
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