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House BillHR 2143Government Operations and Politics
Small Business Transportation Investment Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 14· LAST ACTION MAR 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it aims to reduce costs for small businesses providing essential ground transportation services, which are vital for many communities. By allowing these businesses to access government pricing for vehicles, it could help them stay competitive, improve their financial stability, and invest in newer technology, including more environmentally friendly options. If this bill becomes law, these businesses could update their fleets more easily, potentially leading to better service for customers and a reduction in vehicle emissions.
Without this bill, small ground transportation businesses would continue to rely on traditional purchasing channels, which might offer less favorable pricing compared to government contracts. This could make it harder for them to modernize their fleets, increase their operational costs, and potentially impact their ability to compete with larger transportation providers or adapt to new environmental standards. The bill also introduces a unique donation requirement, which could provide a steady stream of vehicles to local nonprofits, benefiting communities further.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Establishes a three-year pilot program allowing small ground transportation businesses to purchase vehicles through GSA's federal supply schedules.
This provision creates a new pathway for small businesses to acquire vehicles at potentially lower, government-negotiated prices.
PROVISION 02
Limits purchases to 50 vehicles per business per fiscal year and requires vehicles to be used for ground transportation service for at least two years, with a reimbursement clause for early sales.
These terms aim to prevent abuse of the program and ensure the vehicles are used for their intended purpose by the participating small businesses.
PROVISION 03
Requires participating businesses to donate one out of every five vehicles purchased through the program to a local nonprofit organization after the vehicle is no longer used for ground transportation service.
This provision adds a community benefit, channeling vehicles to nonprofits once their commercial use concludes.
PROVISION 04
Directs GSA to submit annual reports on the program's progress and a final report assessing its effectiveness and recommending whether to make it permanent.
This ensures oversight and provides data to Congress for future decision-making regarding the program's continuation or expansion.
This bill matters because it aims to reduce costs for small businesses providing essential ground transportation services, which are vital for many communities. By allowing these businesses to access government pricing for vehicles, it could help them stay competitive, improve their financial stability, and invest in newer technology, including more environmentally friendly options. If this bill becomes law, these businesses could update their fleets more easily, potentially leading to better service for customers and a reduction in vehicle emissions.
Without this bill, small ground transportation businesses would continue to rely on traditional purchasing channels, which might offer less favorable pricing compared to government contracts. This could make it harder for them to modernize their fleets, increase their operational costs, and potentially impact their ability to compete with larger transportation providers or adapt to new environmental standards. The bill also introduces a unique donation requirement, which could provide a steady stream of vehicles to local nonprofits, benefiting communities further.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Establishes a three-year pilot program allowing small ground transportation businesses to purchase vehicles through GSA's federal supply schedules.
This provision creates a new pathway for small businesses to acquire vehicles at potentially lower, government-negotiated prices.
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Limits purchases to 50 vehicles per business per fiscal year and requires vehicles to be used for ground transportation service for at least two years, with a reimbursement clause for early sales.
These terms aim to prevent abuse of the program and ensure the vehicles are used for their intended purpose by the participating small businesses.
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Requires participating businesses to donate one out of every five vehicles purchased through the program to a local nonprofit organization after the vehicle is no longer used for ground transportation service.
This provision adds a community benefit, channeling vehicles to nonprofits once their commercial use concludes.
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Directs GSA to submit annual reports on the program's progress and a final report assessing its effectiveness and recommending whether to make it permanent.
This ensures oversight and provides data to Congress for future decision-making regarding the program's continuation or expansion.
Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act
Administrator of GSA to establish the pilot program
Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this section, and one year thereafter
Administrator of GSA to submit annual report on pilot program
3 years after the date of the enactment of this section
Pilot program expires
Not later than the conclusion of the pilot program
Administrator of GSA to submit final report on pilot program
GLOSSARY
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General Services Administration (GSA)
A U.S. government agency that manages and supports the basic functioning of federal agencies, including managing government property and providing supplies and services.
Federal supply schedules
Long-term, government-wide contracts with commercial companies that provide federal agencies with access to a wide range of common goods and services at pre-negotiated prices.
Ground transportation service
Passenger transportation provided for payment in a motor vehicle, such as a taxi, limousine, shuttle, or bus. This includes specialized services like paratransit and non-emergency medical transportation.
Small business
A business concern that meets specific size standards set by the Small Business Administration, typically based on factors like number of employees or annual revenue.
Pilot program
A small-scale, experimental program implemented to test the feasibility and effectiveness of a larger plan before it is rolled out more broadly.
Paratransit transportation
Flexible, demand-responsive transportation services for people with disabilities or others who cannot use conventional public transit due to physical or mental limitations.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
MAR 14, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 14, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Transportation services provided to individuals who need assistance getting to and from medical appointments or receiving other medical care, but are not in an emergency situation.
