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US HB7076
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hillary Scholten
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Defense must conduct a study through the Office of Small Business Programs reviewing contracts at or below the simplified acquisition threshold to assess whether small businesses receive full consideration for DoD contracts
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Report due to Congress within 180 days of enactment, submitted to Armed Services Committees and Small Business Committees in both chambers
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Report must include total dollar amount and percentage of contracts awarded to small businesses during the preceding five-year period for contracts at or below the simplified acquisition threshold
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Report must identify types of contracts and products/services not awarded to small businesses, explain reasons why contracts may not be set aside for small businesses, and document any patterns of improper awards to non-small businesses
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Report must include recommendations for changes to statutes, regulations, policies, or guidance to ensure contracts are properly set aside for small business concerns
Legislative Description
To require the Secretary of Defense to report on certain contracts and awards to small business concerns, and for other purposes.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
1/14/2026