Protecting Small Business Contracting Opportunities Act of 2020

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Explore the details of House Bill 7403 Protecting Small Business Contracting Opportunities Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7403

Protecting Small Business Contracting Opportunities Act of 2020

This bill exempts certain contracts awarded to small businesses from the procedural requirements of any federal rule or guidance on category management or contract consolidation and limits the inclusion of such contracts when measuring the attainment of any federal goal or benchmark for category management or contract consolidation.

Such contracts are government contracts awarded pursuant to Small Business Administration programs that facilitate contracting with small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals or entities, women, or veterans, or are located in historicaly underutilized business zones.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7403

Bill HR 7403 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 29, 2020. Bill HR 7403 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 29, 2020. Bill HR 7403's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. as of June 29, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7403

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7403

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Government information and archives

- Public contracts and procurement

- Small business

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7403

Protecting Small Business Contracting Opportunities Act of 2020

To amend the Small Business Act to exempt certain contracts awarded to small business concerns from category management requirements, and for other purposes.

Protecting Small Business Contracting Opportunities Act of 2020