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H.R. 7670 117th Congress House

WOSB Program Transparency Act

Official title: To amend the Small Business Act to require a report on small business concerns owned and controlled by women, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 6, 2022 Introduced by: Chrissy Houlahan Democratic · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 9, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jun 8, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 19 (Roll no. 251). (text: 06/07/2022 CR H5256-5257)
Jun 8, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 8, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5400-5401)
Jun 7, 2022
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.
Jun 7, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7670.
Jun 7, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5256-5258)
Jun 7, 2022
Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 17, 2022
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 117-331.
May 17, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 249.
May 11, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 11, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 6, 2022
Introduced in House
May 6, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 8, 2022 House · vote #251 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 402–19 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 9, 2022

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Women-Owned Small Business Program Transparency Act or the WOSB Program Transparency Act

This bill requires the Small Business Administration to report information about the number and total dollar amount of contracts awarded under the Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting program.

 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Tenney, Claudia
New York · May 6, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7670: WOSB Program Transparency Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7670/
MLA
"H.R. 7670: WOSB Program Transparency Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7670/.
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H.R. 7670, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7670/.
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[H.R. 7670: WOSB Program Transparency Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-7670/)
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