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Small Business Construction: Eliminating Local Subcontracting Requirements.

This bill removes the requirement for small construction businesses receiving government contracts to use subcontractors only from the same county or state. This change gives these businesses more flexibility in choosing partners, potentially impacting competitiveness and the availability of construction services nationwide.
Key points
Construction companies will no longer be restricted to hiring subcontractors only from the local area.
This could increase competition and potentially lower costs for government-funded construction projects.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2970
Sponsor: Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-04-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Small Business Act to eliminate certain requirements relating to the award of construction subcontracts within the county or State of performance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2970.

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 2023-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Construction companies will no longer be restricted to hiring subcontractors only from the local area.
  • This could increase competition and potentially lower costs for government-funded construction projects.
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. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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