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To reauthorize the Department of Defense mentor-protégé program.

2/9/2022, 3:11 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5938

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 5938

Bill HR 5938 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 21, 2020. Bill HR 5938 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2020.  Bill HR 5938's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of February 21, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5938

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5938

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5938

To reauthorize the Department of Defense mentor-protégé program.
To reauthorize the Department of Defense mentor-protégé program.

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