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Expanded Support for Disadvantaged Small Businesses in Federal Transport Contracts.

This law significantly increases funding and expands training programs designed to help small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals secure federal contracts for highways, public transit, and airport projects. This provides more business opportunities for these specific enterprises and aims to foster greater competition and diversity in federally funded infrastructure projects. The goal is to ensure these firms can compete on an equal basis for lucrative government contracts.
Key points
The funding cap for supportive services for small businesses in highway projects (FHWA) is raised from $10 million to $25 million annually.
New supportive services programs are established to help disadvantaged small businesses compete for contracts related to public transit (FTA) and airport projects (FAA), each authorized up to $5 million annually.
These changes aim to increase the participation of small, disadvantaged businesses in major federal infrastructure projects.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3377
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2023-11-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Expansion Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3377.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The funding cap for supportive services for small businesses in highway projects (FHWA) is raised from $10 million to $25 million annually.
  • New supportive services programs are established to help disadvantaged small businesses compete for contracts related to public transit (FTA) and airport projects (FAA), each authorized up to $5 million annually.
  • These changes aim to increase the participation of small, disadvantaged businesses in major federal infrastructure 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 Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA].

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 2025-12-26.

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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Transport Economy Public Investments