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Congress Urges Including Small Businesses in COVID Supply Efforts

Congress believes the President should ensure small businesses, especially those owned by minorities, are included in efforts to produce medical supplies using a specific law during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is because these businesses have been severely impacted and can help in the response.
Key points
Congress wants small businesses to get contracts for making COVID supplies.
There's a special focus on helping small businesses owned by minorities.
This is part of using a law to boost production during the pandemic.
The aim is to support struggling businesses and the pandemic response.
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Print number: 117_HCONRES_18
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Process start date: 2021-02-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of including small business concerns, especially minority-owned small business concerns, in any efforts to leverage the Defense Production Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HCONRES_18.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress wants small businesses to get contracts for making COVID supplies.
  • There's a special focus on helping small businesses owned by minorities.
  • This is part of using a law to boost production during the pandemic.
  • The aim is to support struggling businesses and the pandemic response.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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