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The Small Business Representation in Contracting Rulemaking Act
Sponsored By: Representative Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would give the Small Business Administration Administrator a formal seat on the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to strengthen small-business input into federal contracting rules. It would also require the SBA to submit a report within 90 days assessing staff and resources needed and recommending changes to laws, policies, or regulations.
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- Small businesses: Would gain a formal voice on the council that helps shape procurement rules and policies.
- Small Business Administration: Would have to assess personnel and resource needs and send a report to the House Committee on Small Business and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship within 90 days.
- Federal procurement rulemaking: Would add the SBA Administrator to the council and update federal acquisition law language to reflect that membership.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Small Business Administration joins buying rules council
This bill would add the Small Business Administration Administrator to the council that sets federal purchasing rules. If enacted, SBA would have a formal seat in writing contracting rules that affect small firms. The change would take effect upon enactment and would not add new funding or change who qualifies for programs. Within 90 days of enactment, the SBA Administrator would need to report to Congress on needed staff and resources and suggest any law or policy changes to do this job. If passed, this could lead to rules that better consider small contractors over time.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]
CA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
NY • D
Sponsored 6/4/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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