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Equity in Contracting for Women Act of 2000

Introduced: July 19, 2000 Introduced by: Velázquez, Nydia M. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 21, 2000
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 530.
Sep 21, 2000
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 106-879.
Jul 27, 2000
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 27, 2000
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 19, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Jul 19, 2000
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Equity in Contracting for Women Act of 2000 - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize a Federal contracting officer to set aside to be awarded only to a small business owned and controlled by women any contract for the procurement of goods or services by the Federal Government if: (1) such business is a responsible contractor with respect to performance; (2) the contracting officer expects that two or more of such businesses will submit contract offers; (3) the contract is for the procurement of goods or services with respect to industries in which women- owned small businesses are under-represented in Federal procurement contracting; (4) the anticipated award does not exceed $3 million (with a $5 million exception); (5) the contract award can be made at a fair and reasonable price; and (6) the business is certified as a small business owned and controlled by women or the business certifies to the contracting officer that it is so and provides adequate documentation. Provides for the verification of eligibility requirements, including authorized random investigations by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Provides penalties for small businesses misrepresenting such status.
What's happening now September 21, 2000

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 530.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4897: Equity in Contracting for Women Act of 2000. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-4897/
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