House Bill 2794
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Defense Small Business Advancement Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2794
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Defense Small Business Advancement Act of 2019
This bill permanently reauthorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) Mentor-Protege Program, designed to help major defense contractors facilitate the participation of disadvantaged small business concerns as subcontractors and suppliers.
The DOD Office of Small Business Programs shall establish performance goals and conduct periodic reviews of approved agreements between mentors and proteges.
May 16, 2019
05/16/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
05/16/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:32:24 AM