Ending Racism in Government Contracting Act (H.R. 10216)

Where This Stands

Introduced

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Floor Vote

Passed

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Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this bill would remove race-based eligibility criteria for federal contracts and grants, directly affecting businesses currently certified as 'socially and economically disadvantaged' and changing how federal agencies manage procurement and financial assistance programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Socially and economically disadvantaged business owners

These business owners would lose access to federal contracting preferences and programs specifically tied to their racial or ethnic status.

Federal executive agencies

Agencies are required to update their regulations, guidance, and procurement processes to remove race-based criteria within 180 days.

Women-owned small businesses

These businesses remain eligible for 'disadvantaged business' status under the new definitions proposed for Department of Transportation programs.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

The bill is sponsored by a group of Republican members of the House of Representatives. context

Summary

This bill proposes to eliminate federal government contracting preferences, goals, and reporting requirements based on the race or ethnicity of business owners. It would prohibit executive agencies from considering race or ethnicity when awarding contracts and mandate the removal of such criteria from existing federal regulations and guidance.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this bill would remove race-based eligibility criteria for federal contracts and grants, directly affecting businesses currently certified as 'socially and economically disadvantaged' and changing how federal agencies manage procurement and financial assistance programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill change for small businesses?

It removes race and ethnicity as factors for qualifying for federal contracting preferences, meaning businesses currently certified as 'socially and economically disadvantaged' would no longer receive preferential treatment based on those specific criteria.

Does this affect all small businesses?

No, it specifically targets programs that use race or ethnicity as a basis for eligibility or participation goals. Other categories like women-owned or businesses remain defined in the bill.

What is the timeline for these changes?

Agencies must submit proposed rule changes within 60 days of the bill becoming law and must finalize those changes within 180 days.

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Systemic Removal of Disadvantaged Status

The bill systematically strips the 'socially and economically disadvantaged' designation from nearly every major federal small business statute, effectively dismantling the legal framework for these specific preferences.

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