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Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-190| House 
| Updated: 1/17/2019
Roger Marshall

Roger Marshall

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (2)
Josh Harder (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Small Business Committee, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019 This bill eliminates the inclusion of option years in the award price for certain sole source contracts (i.e., contracts awarded without a competitive process). Under current law, option years in the award price for such contracts limit their dollar award threshold. Specifically, the bill revises requirements for the award of these contracts to (1) qualified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small businesses, (2) small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, (3) economically disadvantaged small businesses owned and controlled by women, and (4) small businesses owned and controlled by women in substantially underrepresented industries. The Government Accountability Office must evaluate the policies and practices used by the Small Business Administration and other federal agencies to ensure that contracting officers are properly classifying sole source contracts under procurement programs for businesses owned by women and disabled veterans in the Federal Procurement Data System.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6369
Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2018
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Jan 14, 2019
Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 14, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H528-531)
Jan 14, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 190.
Jan 14, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 16, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H626)
Jan 16, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 6 (Roll no. 36). (text: CR 1/14/2019 H528-529)
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Jan 16, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 17, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jun 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-673
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-284.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6369
    Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2018


  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.


  • January 14, 2019
    Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 14, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H528-531)


  • January 14, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 190.


  • January 14, 2019
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • January 16, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H626)


  • January 16, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 6 (Roll no. 36). (text: CR 1/14/2019 H528-529)
    View Vote


  • January 16, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 17, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.


  • June 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-673
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-284.

Commerce

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  • S 116-673: Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019
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Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-190| House 
| Updated: 1/17/2019
Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019 This bill eliminates the inclusion of option years in the award price for certain sole source contracts (i.e., contracts awarded without a competitive process). Under current law, option years in the award price for such contracts limit their dollar award threshold. Specifically, the bill revises requirements for the award of these contracts to (1) qualified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small businesses, (2) small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, (3) economically disadvantaged small businesses owned and controlled by women, and (4) small businesses owned and controlled by women in substantially underrepresented industries. The Government Accountability Office must evaluate the policies and practices used by the Small Business Administration and other federal agencies to ensure that contracting officers are properly classifying sole source contracts under procurement programs for businesses owned by women and disabled veterans in the Federal Procurement Data System.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6369
Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2018
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Jan 14, 2019
Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 14, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H528-531)
Jan 14, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 190.
Jan 14, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 16, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H626)
Jan 16, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 6 (Roll no. 36). (text: CR 1/14/2019 H528-529)
View Vote
Jan 16, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 17, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jun 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-673
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-284.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6369
    Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2018


  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.


  • January 14, 2019
    Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 14, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H528-531)


  • January 14, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 190.


  • January 14, 2019
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • January 16, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H626)


  • January 16, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 6 (Roll no. 36). (text: CR 1/14/2019 H528-529)
    View Vote


  • January 16, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 17, 2019
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.


  • June 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-673
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-284.
Roger Marshall

Roger Marshall

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (2)
Josh Harder (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Small Business Committee, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 116-673: Expanding Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Economic developmentGovernment studies and investigationsPublic contracts and procurementSmall businessUrban and suburban affairs and developmentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWomen in business