H.R. 3729 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend section 31 of the Small Business Act with respect to awarding contract opportunities to qualified HUBZone small business concerns, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3729 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Oct 6, 2009, sponsored by Wally Herger with 40 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 6, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Amends the Small Business Act with respect to the HUBZone (historically underutilized business zone) program to authorize (under current law, requires) a contracting opportunity to be awarded under the program on the basis of competition restricted to qualified HUBZone small businesses if the contracting officer expects that not less than two qualified HUBZone small businesses will submit offers and that the award can be made…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Wally Herger (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 6, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. (Oct 6, 2009)
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