WOSB Certification Expansion and Opportunity Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-19T09:53:21Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1586 WOSB Certification Expansion and Opportunity Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/19/2025, 9:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1586

Bill 119 HR 1586, also known as the Women's Small Business Certification Act, aims to establish specific requirements for certifying small businesses that are owned and controlled by women. The bill is designed to provide opportunities for women entrepreneurs to compete for federal contracts and other business opportunities.

The main purpose of the bill is to ensure that women-owned small businesses have equal access to government contracts and resources. By establishing clear certification requirements, the bill aims to prevent fraud and abuse in the certification process, while also promoting transparency and fairness in the awarding of contracts.

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 help them grow and succeed. The bill also includes measures to track and report on the participation of women-owned small businesses in federal contracting opportunities. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1586 is aimed at promoting gender equality and economic empowerment for women entrepreneurs by providing them with the tools and resources they need to compete in the marketplace.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1586

Bill HR 1586 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2025. Bill HR 1586 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2025. Bill HR 1586's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. as of February 25, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1586

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1586

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1586

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.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1586

Nydia M. Velázquez

New York(Democrat)

Nick LaLota

New York(Republican)

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