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WOSB Accountability Act

7/2/2025, 1:27 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1816

Bill 119 HR 1816, also known as the Women's Small Business Certification Act, aims to establish requirements for the certification of small business concerns that are owned and controlled by women. The bill seeks to ensure that these businesses receive the necessary recognition and support to thrive in the marketplace.

The main purpose of the bill is to provide opportunities for women-owned small businesses to compete for federal contracts and other business opportunities. By establishing clear certification requirements, the bill aims to increase the visibility and accessibility of these businesses in the marketplace.

In addition to certification requirements, the bill also includes provisions for outreach and assistance programs to help women-owned small businesses navigate the certification process and access resources to grow their businesses. This support is crucial in helping women-owned small businesses succeed and thrive in a competitive business environment. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1816 is aimed at promoting gender equality and economic empowerment by providing women-owned small businesses with the tools and resources they need to succeed. By establishing clear certification requirements and support programs, the bill seeks to level the playing field for women entrepreneurs and ensure that they have equal opportunities to compete and succeed in the marketplace.

Congressional Summary of HR 1816

WOSB Accountability Act

This bill requires that only women-owned small businesses that have been certified by a federal agency, state government, or national certifying entity approved by the Small Business Administration (SBA) are included when calculating whether a federal agency has met its contracting goals with respect to such businesses during a fiscal year.

Certain self-certified, women-owned small businesses that have filed an application for certification are deemed to have been certified until the SBA or national certifying entity makes a determination with respect to the certification of such business.

The SBA must provide a briefing each quarter about specified aspects of the process of certifying women-owned small businesses and implementing the requirements of the bill.

Current Status of Bill HR 1816

Bill HR 1816 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 4, 2025. Bill HR 1816 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2025.  Bill HR 1816's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. as of June 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1816

Total Number of Sponsors
20
Democrat Sponsors
20
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1816

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Licensing and registrations
- Public contracts and procurement
- Small Business Administration
- Small business
- Women in business

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1816

To establish requirements relating to certification of small business concerns owned and controlled by women for certain purposes, and for other purposes.
To establish requirements relating to certification of small business concerns owned and controlled by women for certain purposes, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Wesson Kane

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9 months ago

This bill is bad for me, it's gonna mess up everything, I hate it.