To reauthorize the Department of Defense mentor-protégé program.

2/9/2022, 3:11 AM

This bill extends authority through September 30, 2023, for mentor firms to enter into mentor-protege agreements under the mentor-protege program of the Department of Defense (DOD). Additionally, the bill extends authority though September 30, 2026, for DOD to provide incentives for such firms under the program. The program incentivizes DOD contractors to offer assistance to disadvantaged small businesses to enhance such businesses' capabilities to perform as subcontractors and suppliers.

Congress
116

Number
HR - 5938

Introduced on
2020-02-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/21/2020

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill extends authority through September 30, 2023, for mentor firms to enter into mentor-protege agreements under the mentor-protege program of the Department of Defense (DOD). Additionally, the bill extends authority though September 30, 2026, for DOD to provide incentives for such firms under the program. The program incentivizes DOD contractors to offer assistance to disadvantaged small businesses to enhance such businesses' capabilities to perform as subcontractors and suppliers.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo reauthorize the Department of Defense mentor-protégé program.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Corporate finance and management
Department of Defense
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public contracts and procurement
Small business

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/2/2021

This bill extends authority through September 30, 2023, for mentor firms to enter into mentor-protege agreements under the mentor-protege program of the Department of Defense (DOD). Additionally, the bill extends authority though September 30, 20...


Latest Action2/21/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.