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New rules for small businesses in defense contracts: considering affiliate experience.

This act introduces changes to make it easier for small businesses to bid on Department of Defense contracts. Now, when evaluating bids, the past performance of affiliated companies can be considered, potentially increasing smaller enterprises' chances of securing public contracts. This could lead to greater competition and potentially better services for the military, as well as the growth of small businesses.
Key points
Small businesses bidding on defense contracts can now include the past performance of their affiliate companies.
The change aims to increase opportunities for small businesses to secure public contracts from the Department of Defense.
New rules will be implemented by July 1, 2024, at the latest.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6740
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Process start date: 2023-12-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Defense Small Business Affiliate Consideration Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6740.

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 2023-12-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Small businesses bidding on defense contracts can now include the past performance of their affiliate companies.
  • The change aims to increase opportunities for small businesses to secure public contracts from the Department of Defense.
  • New rules will be implemented by July 1, 2024, at the latest.
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. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

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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