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New Certification Rules for Women-Owned Businesses

This act mandates official certification for women-owned businesses to be counted towards government contracting goals. Businesses that previously self-certified will now need to undergo a formal verification process. This aims to enhance transparency and accountability in programs supporting women's entrepreneurship.
Key points
Women-owned businesses must obtain official certification to be included in government contracting goals.
Self-certified businesses will have a grace period to apply for certification to maintain their status.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) will regularly brief Congress on the certification process implementation.
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Status: Passed House
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1816
Sponsor: Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Process start date: 2025-03-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

WOSB Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1816.

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 2025-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Women-owned businesses must obtain official certification to be included in government contracting goals.
  • Self-certified businesses will have a grace period to apply for certification to maintain their status.
  • The Small Business Administration (SBA) will regularly brief Congress on the certification process implementation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed House.

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. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2393-2394)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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Economy