Under current small business rules, certain construction subcontracts through the SBA's 8(a) program — which helps disadvantaged small businesses get federal contracts — must go to firms in the same county or state where the work is being done. This can be a real problem in states like Alaska or Hawaii, where qualified subcontractors may be scarce locally. This bill would simply repeal that geographic restriction, making it easier for 8(a) program participants to find and hire subcontractors regardless of where they're located.
Congressional Summary
This bill eliminates a requirement that, to the maximum extent practicable, certain construction subcontracts awarded by the Small Business Administration must be awarded within the county or state where the work is to be performed.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2025-03-12
- Date Added
- 2026-04-06
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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