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Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux Passes Legislation to Help Small Businesses Access Federal Contracts

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Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-07) made a significant move in ensuring small businesses have access to assistance when attempting to do business with the federal government. The legislation, included as an amendment in this year's National Defense Authorization Act, requires the Department of Defense to report on recommendations from the Government Accountability Office to improve the Procurement Technical Assistance Program. This step is crucial in ensuring the program is implementing best practices to help small businesses.

Key Takeaways:

  • Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux's amendment requires the Department of Defense to report on recommendations from the Government Accountability Office to improve the Procurement Technical Assistance Program.
  • The legislation aims to ensure the program is implementing best practices to help small businesses access federal contracting opportunities.
  • The amendment was included in this year's National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House in a bipartisan vote of 316 to 113.
  • Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux cosponsored two amendments that were included in the NDAA: the Schneider/Williams amendment to statutorily authorize the Boots to Business (B2B) program, and the Schrader amendment to ensure a full accounting of Americans' hard-earned tax dollars.
  • The legislation meets the commitment to transitioning service members by helping them start and grow their businesses through the B2B program.
  • Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux emphasized the importance of investing in military members and keeping America safe through her amendment and cosponsored changes.

Statistics:

  • The National Defense Authorization Act passed the House in a bipartisan vote of 316 to 113.
  • The procurement technical assistance program aims to help small businesses access federal contracting opportunities.
  • The Boots to Business (B2B) program helps transitioning service members start and grow their businesses.
  • The Schrader amendment tasks the Secretary of Defense to prepare a report to Congress on programs funded by the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) account.

Sources:

  • "United States Congresswoman Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-07) Passes Legislation to Help Small Businesses Access Federal Contracts" (no date)
  • "Bourdeaux Amendment Included in National Defense Authorization Act" (no date)
  • "House Passes National Defense Authorization Act" (no date)
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