Fed Shopping List Adds Jobs for Disabled Nonprofits
Published Date: 6/13/2025
Notice
Summary
The government plans to add new products and services to a special list that supports nonprofit groups employing people who are blind or have serious disabilities. At the same time, some old items will be removed from the list. These changes help keep jobs flowing for these workers and update what the government buys, with timing and money details coming soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Adds Items That Can Create Jobs
If you work for or are employed by a nonprofit that hires people who are blind or have other severe disabilities, the Committee proposes adding product(s) and service(s to the Procurement List) that those nonprofits would furnish. Adding items to the list can result in those nonprofits receiving more government orders and work.
Removes Items That May Reduce Work
The Committee also proposes deleting product(s) and service(s) previously furnished by nonprofit agencies that employ people who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Removing items from the Procurement List can reduce the government work those nonprofits receive and could reduce hours or jobs for those employees.
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