To amend the Small Business Act to require penalties for small business concerns falsely claiming goods or services are Made in America, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 8, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
This bill amends the Small Business Act to impose penalties on small business contractors that falsely claim their goods or services are made in America when bidding for federal contracts. If a small business wins a contract based on a false "Made in America" claim, it will face penalties similar to those for other contract fraud violations, though with an extended timeframe of five years instead of three years for enforcement. The legislation targets fraudulent contractors who gain an unfair advantage by misrepresenting the origin of their products or services to federal agencies. The bill was introduced in July 2024 and referred to the House Committee on Small Business. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are included in the legislation.
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