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WOSB Certification Expansion and Opportunity Act
Sponsored By: Representative Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced
Summary
Only certified women-owned small businesses would count toward federal contracting goals. This bill would require agencies to base their WOSB contracting targets on firms certified by the Small Business Administration, a state, or an SBA-approved national certifier, while giving certain self-certified firms temporary credit if they applied before the rule takes effect.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Only certified WOSBs count for goals
This bill would change federal WOSB goals so only officially certified women-owned small businesses are counted. The Small Business Administration (SBA) would issue rules within one year after enactment. The exclusion would start the day after the end of the second fiscal year that begins after SBA issues those rules. A business that was self‑certified, applied for certification before the exclusion takes effect, and is still awaiting a decision would be treated as certified for goal counts until a decision is made. This could help certified firms and push others to apply for formal certification.
No new funds for WOSB rules
If enacted, no new money would be authorized to carry out these WOSB certification changes. SBA would need to use existing funds or wait for separate appropriations. This could slow application processing or outreach.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
NY • D
Cosponsors
Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
NY • R
Sponsored 2/25/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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