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Halting Non-Competitive Federal Contracts for Small Business Program Oversight.

This law temporarily stops the federal government from awarding non-competitive contracts (sole source) under the 8(a) small business development program. The goal is to combat potential fraud and ensure taxpayer money is spent correctly. This pause remains in effect until the Small Business Administration completes a full audit of the program and reports its findings to Congress.
Key points
The government stops awarding sole source contracts under the 8(a) program until a full program audit is finished.
The measure aims to increase transparency and protect taxpayer funds from fraudulent practices in public procurement.
A specific exception allows critical contracts related to national security to proceed, but only with high-level written approval.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3173
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2025-11-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop 8(a) Contracting Fraud Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3173.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-11-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government stops awarding sole source contracts under the 8(a) program until a full program audit is finished.
  • The measure aims to increase transparency and protect taxpayer funds from fraudulent practices in public procurement.
  • A specific exception allows critical contracts related to national security to proceed, but only with high-level written approval.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

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 2025-12-23.

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