Bills · HR 7076
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7076Armed Forces and National Security
To require the Secretary of Defense to report on certain contracts and awards to small business concerns, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it introduces a layer of accountability and transparency into how the federal government, specifically the Department of Defense, awards its smaller contracts. Small businesses are a vital part of the U.S. economy, and federal contracting can provide significant opportunities for their growth. This legislation seeks to verify that the DoD is upholding its commitment to supporting these businesses by adhering to rules designed to give them a fair chance.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to the identification of systemic issues in DoD contracting that hinder small business participation. The resulting recommendations could spur policy changes that open up more opportunities for small businesses, fostering economic growth and innovation. If it does not pass, there would be less specific data and oversight on whether small businesses are truly receiving full consideration for these smaller, more accessible government contracts.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Secretary of Defense must carry out a study to review smaller contracts (at or below the simplified acquisition threshold) to ensure full consideration for small businesses.
This requires the DoD to actively assess its compliance with regulations designed to support small businesses in receiving government contracts.
PROVISION 02
The Secretary of Defense must submit a report on the study's findings to relevant Congressional committees within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
This provides Congress with crucial data and analysis to oversee DoD contracting practices and inform potential legislative action.
PROVISION 03
The report must detail the total dollar amount of these smaller contracts over the previous five years, including the percentage and aggregate amount awarded to small businesses.
This provides specific metrics to evaluate the extent of small business participation in DoD's smaller contracts over a significant period.
PROVISION 04
The report must identify trends where contracts that should have been reserved for small businesses were not, and propose recommendations for statutory, regulatory, or policy changes.
This aims to uncover systematic problems and suggest concrete solutions to improve adherence to small business contracting requirements.
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2 EVENTSJAN 14
Introduced in House
JAN 14
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7076
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 14, 2026
Last actionJan 14, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 14, 2026
House BillHR 7076Armed Forces and National Security
To require the Secretary of Defense to report on certain contracts and awards to small business concerns, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED JAN 14, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 14, 2026
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