House BillHR 818Veterans' organizations and recognitionPublic contracts and procurement
SPUR Act
INTRO JAN 28· LAST ACTION FEB 25
READING
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COSPONSORS
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it aims to make federal contracting more transparent and potentially more accessible for businesses that are new to working with the government. Currently, agencies track overall small business contracting, but without knowing how many of those are first-time contractors versus established ones, it's hard to tell if new businesses are successfully breaking into the market. By specifically tracking 'new small business entrants,' the government can get a clearer picture of whether its programs are effectively bringing diverse and emerging small businesses into the federal supply chain.
If this bill becomes law, it could highlight areas where new businesses struggle to secure contracts, potentially leading to future policies designed to help them. If it doesn't become law, the current system will continue, and there will be less specific data on whether federal agencies are successfully creating opportunities for brand-new small business contractors, potentially missing opportunities to foster new economic growth and competition.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Requires federal agencies to include the number of 'new small business entrants' in their annual small business contracting scorecards.
This ensures that federal agencies track and report specifically on businesses receiving their first federal contracts, increasing transparency.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that agencies break down the data for new small business entrants by specific categories, including those owned by service-disabled veterans, HUBZone businesses, and those owned by socially disadvantaged individuals or women.
This provision highlights whether specific disadvantaged groups are successfully entering the federal contracting market.
PROVISION 03
Defines a 'new small business entrant' as a small business concern that has been awarded its first-ever prime contract by a Federal agency.
This provides a clear and consistent standard for what qualifies as a 'new' small business for reporting purposes.
PROVISION 04
Prohibits any additional funds from being specifically authorized to carry out this Act or its amendments.
This indicates that the changes are intended to be implemented using existing agency budgets and resources.
This bill matters because it aims to make federal contracting more transparent and potentially more accessible for businesses that are new to working with the government. Currently, agencies track overall small business contracting, but without knowing how many of those are first-time contractors versus established ones, it's hard to tell if new businesses are successfully breaking into the market. By specifically tracking 'new small business entrants,' the government can get a clearer picture of whether its programs are effectively bringing diverse and emerging small businesses into the federal supply chain.
If this bill becomes law, it could highlight areas where new businesses struggle to secure contracts, potentially leading to future policies designed to help them. If it doesn't become law, the current system will continue, and there will be less specific data on whether federal agencies are successfully creating opportunities for brand-new small business contractors, potentially missing opportunities to foster new economic growth and competition.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Requires federal agencies to include the number of 'new small business entrants' in their annual small business contracting scorecards.
This ensures that federal agencies track and report specifically on businesses receiving their first federal contracts, increasing transparency.
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Mandates that agencies break down the data for new small business entrants by specific categories, including those owned by service-disabled veterans, HUBZone businesses, and those owned by socially disadvantaged individuals or women.
This provision highlights whether specific disadvantaged groups are successfully entering the federal contracting market.
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Defines a 'new small business entrant' as a small business concern that has been awarded its first-ever prime contract by a Federal agency.
This provides a clear and consistent standard for what qualifies as a 'new' small business for reporting purposes.
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Prohibits any additional funds from being specifically authorized to carry out this Act or its amendments.
This indicates that the changes are intended to be implemented using existing agency budgets and resources.
A contract awarded directly by a federal agency to a company, as opposed to a subcontract awarded by a prime contractor.
Scorecard program
A system used by the federal government to rate and evaluate how well federal agencies are meeting their goals for awarding contracts to small businesses.
New small business entrant
A small business that has received its very first prime contract directly from a federal government agency.
HUBZone
Historically Underutilized Business Zone; a program that helps small businesses in economically distressed urban and rural areas get federal contracts.
Service-disabled veteran-owned small business
A small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans.
Socially and economically disadvantaged individuals
Individuals who have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias, and whose ability to compete in the free enterprise system has been impaired due to diminished capital and credit opportunities.
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code
ACTION TIMELINE
11 EVENTS
FEB 25, 25
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
INTROREFERRAL
FEB 24, 25
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
FLOOR
FEB 24, 25
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H740-742)
FLOOR
FEB 24, 25
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 818.
A system used by federal statistical agencies to classify business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. economy.
