Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Expansion Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-11T17:45:19Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7149 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.

3/11/2024, 5:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7149

Bill 117 hr 7149, also known as the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Expansion Act, aims to provide additional support to disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) in the United States. The bill seeks to expand the services available to DBEs, which are businesses owned and operated by individuals who are socially and economically disadvantaged.

The key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for supportive services such as technical assistance, training, and counseling for DBEs. These services are designed to help DBEs overcome barriers to entry and growth in the marketplace, such as lack of access to capital, limited business experience, and discrimination.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve the certification process for DBEs, making it easier for these businesses to qualify for government contracts and other opportunities. By streamlining the certification process, the bill seeks to increase the number of DBEs participating in government contracting and procurement. Overall, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Expansion Act is intended to level the playing field for DBEs and promote economic opportunity and growth for disadvantaged entrepreneurs. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently under consideration for passage.

Congressional Summary of HR 7149

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 HR 7149

Bill HR 7149 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2022. Bill HR 7149 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2022. Bill HR 7149's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of March 21, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7149

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7149

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 HR 7149

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Expansion Act

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