To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue rules for cancelled covered solicitations, to amend the Small Business Act to provide assistance to small business concerns relating to certain cancelled solicitations, and for other purposes.

1/29/2025, 9:20 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Bill 119 hr 789, also known as the "Small Business Cancelled Solicitations Act," aims to address the issue of cancelled solicitations that negatively impact small businesses. The bill requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish rules for cancelled covered solicitations, which are solicitations that have been cancelled by a federal agency after small businesses have already submitted bids.

The bill also includes provisions to amend the Small Business Act in order to provide assistance to small business concerns affected by cancelled solicitations. This assistance may include guidance on how to navigate the process of re-submitting bids or seeking compensation for costs incurred due to the cancellation.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 789 is to support small businesses that are disproportionately affected by cancelled solicitations and to ensure that they have the resources and support needed to navigate these challenges.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 789

Introduced on
2025-01-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Bill 119 hr 789, also known as the "Small Business Cancelled Solicitations Act," aims to address the issue of cancelled solicitations that negatively impact small businesses. The bill requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish rules for cancelled covered solicitations, which are solicitations that have been cancelled by a federal agency after small businesses have already submitted bids.

The bill also includes provisions to amend the Small Business Act in order to provide assistance to small business concerns affected by cancelled solicitations. This assistance may include guidance on how to navigate the process of re-submitting bids or seeking compensation for costs incurred due to the cancellation.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 789 is to support small businesses that are disproportionately affected by cancelled solicitations and to ensure that they have the resources and support needed to navigate these challenges.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue rules for cancelled covered solicitations, to amend the Small Business Act to provide assistance to small business concerns relating to certain cancelled solicitations, and for other purposes.

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Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.