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H.R. 226 116th Congress House

Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act of 2019

Official title: To amend the Small Business Act to include best in class designations in the annual report on small business goals prepared by the Administrator of the Small B… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Small Business Act to include best in class designations in the annual report on small business goals prepared by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 3, 2019 Introduced by: Nydia M. Velázquez Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Commerce Government information and archivesMinority and disadvantaged businessesPublic contracts and procurementSmall businessWomen in business
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 10, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jan 9, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 9, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 11 (Roll no. 18). (text: CR 1/8/2019 H270)
Jan 9, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H311-312)
Jan 8, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 8, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 226.
Jan 8, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H270-271)
Jan 8, 2019
Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 9, 2019 House · vote #18 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 414–11 See who voted →
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 Latest action January 10, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act of 2019

This bill revises the Small Business Administration's reporting requirements to the President and to Congress on procurement contracts to include spending data in each best in class designation (highest current industry performance level) and the number of and total contract amounts awarded to (1) qualified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small businesses, (2) small businesses owned and controlled by women, (3) small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, and (4) small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

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 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Harder, Josh
California · Jan 8, 2019
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jan 8, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 226: Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-226/
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"H.R. 226: Clarity on Small Business Participation in Category Management Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-226/.
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H.R. 226, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-226/.
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