To amend title 41, United States Code, to add the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, to require the Administrator to submit certain reports, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · September 13, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill adds the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, which sets rules for how federal agencies purchase goods and services. Currently, the SBA has limited formal input into federal contracting policies despite its role in promoting small business opportunities, and this change would give the agency a seat at the table in shaping those rules. The bill requires the SBA Administrator to submit a report within 90 days of enactment identifying what staff and resources are needed to fulfill this new role and suggesting legal or policy changes to support the agency's work. Additionally, the SBA must submit reports annually and then every two years documenting pending and completed contracting rules, how long the rulemaking process takes, and recommendations to speed up the process. This legislation affects federal agencies, the SBA, and small businesses that rely on federal contracting opportunities, and it carries no specific funding authorization but requires administrative reporting duties.
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