Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Expansion Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T16:40:50Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3929 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Expansion Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 4:40 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3929

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Expansion Act

The bill increases funding for and expands the disadvantaged business enterprise supportive services program of the Department of Transportation (DOT). The program provides training, assistance, and services to minority-owned small businesses to help them achieve proficiency to compete, on an equal basis, for federal aid highway project contracts and subcontracts.

Specifically, the bill (1) increases the annual funding cap for the program from $10 million to $25 million, and (2) authorizes DOT to implement the program at the Federal Transit Administration and Federal Aviation Administration so that small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals may achieve proficiency to compete for contracts and subcontracts regarding public transportation and airport projects.

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Current Status of Bill S 3929

Bill S 3929 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2022. Bill S 3929 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 24, 2022. Bill S 3929's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1777) as of March 24, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3929

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3929

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports

- Employment and training programs

- Minority and disadvantaged businesses

- Public contracts and procurement

- Public-private cooperation

- Roads and highways

- Small business

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3929

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Expansion Act

A bill to provide for disadvantaged business enterprise supportive services programs at modal administrations of the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes.