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RepublicanBill · H.R. 3485· House(119-HR-3485)

To amend the Small Business Act to eliminate certain requirements relating to the award of construction subcontracts within the county or State of performance.

Rep. Begich
Age: 49 years
Alaska
Introduced
5/19/2025
Last activity
5/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Sponsored by
Nicholas Begich
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 3
Commerce
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill proposes an amendment to the Small Business Act. The primary goal is to eliminate specific requirements regarding the award of construction subcontracts. Specifically, it aims to remove requirements that these subcontracts must be awarded within the same county or State where the work is being performed. This would be achieved by repealing paragraph (11) of section 8(a) of the Small Business Act.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5

    The bill aids small businesses by removing restrictive geographic requirements on where they can award subcontracts.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+5

    Business owners benefit from more flexible subcontracting options for construction projects.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+3

    Removing geographic restrictions on subcontracts may allow for more efficient labor allocation and increased job opportunities across state lines.

The opposite· 3 of 8

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-3

    The bill reduces the influence of state and local requirements on federal contracting processes.

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?-2

    The loss of local subcontracting requirements may negatively impact local minority-owned business participation.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-2

    The loss of local subcontracting requirements may negatively impact local minority-owned business participation.