To amend the Small Business Act relating to small business concerns owned and controlled by women, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates eliminating Self-Certification for Women-Owned Small Businesses Each prime contract award and subcontract award that is counted for the purpose of meeting the goals for participation by small business concerns, requires agency testimony before Congress Section 15(g)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C, and provides interagency report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Treasury. It relies on compliance mandates, procurement rules, reporting requirements, and grants. The main policy areas are Business, Finance, and Agriculture.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Businesses and employers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Businesses and employers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates eliminating Self-Certification for Women-Owned Small Businesses Each prime contract award and subcontract award that is counted for the purpose of meeting the goals for participation by small business concerns...
- Requires agency testimony before Congress Section 15(g)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
- Provides interagency report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Treasury...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates eliminating Self-Certification for Women-Owned Small Businesses Each prime contract award and subcontract award that is counted for the purpose of meeting the goals for participation by small business concerns, requires agency testimony before Congress Section 15(g)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C, and provides interagency report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Treasury.
Key Policy Areas
Business, Finance, Agriculture
Primary Purpose
The bill creates eliminating Self-Certification for Women-Owned Small Businesses Each prime contract award and subcontract award that is counted for the purpose of meeting the goals for participation by small business concerns, requires agency testimony before Congress Section 15(g)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C, and provides interagency report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Treasury.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Ernst (for herself and Mrs. Capito) introduced the following …
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