H.R. 1216 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend the Small Business Act to increase the minimum Government-wide goal for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns.
H.R. 1216 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 11, 2003, sponsored by Albert Wynn with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Amends the Small Business Act to increase the Government-wide goal for procurement contracts awarded to small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, qualified HUBZone small businesses, and small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals or women to 25 percent (currently 23 percent) of the total amount of Federal procurement contracts awarded in a fiscal year.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Albert Wynn (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 11, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. (Mar 11, 2003)
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