House Bill 5938
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To reauthorize the Department of Defense mentor-protégé program.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 21, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5938
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
This bill extends authority through September 30, 2023, for mentor firms to enter into mentor-protege agreements under the mentor-protege program of the Department of Defense (DOD). Additionally, the bill extends authority though September 30, 2026, for DOD to provide incentives for such firms under the program. The program incentivizes DOD contractors to offer assistance to disadvantaged small businesses to enhance such businesses' capabilities to perform as subcontractors and suppliers.
February 21, 2020
02/21/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
02/21/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 3:11:39 AM