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Expanding Small Business Access to Federal Government Contracts Nationwide.

This bill expands the eligibility for certain federal contracts, allowing small businesses to compete for opportunities across all federal agencies, not just the Department of Defense. This change aims to boost economic opportunities and competition for small enterprises nationwide. New rules must be established within 180 days to implement this expansion.
Key points
Small businesses gain access to a wider range of federal contracts across the entire government.
The previous limitation to Department of Defense contracts is removed, increasing business opportunities.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) must issue new regulations within 180 days to put the changes into effect.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2144
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2023-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to expand eligibility for certain contracts, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2144.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Small businesses gain access to a wider range of federal contracts across the entire government.
  • The previous limitation to Department of Defense contracts is removed, increasing business opportunities.
  • The Small Business Administration (SBA) must issue new regulations within 180 days to put the changes into effect.
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 Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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.

CATEGORIES

Economy