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HR8879FEDERALin_committee

Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026

June 24, 2026

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Where This Stands

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

Last action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.Jun 24, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill impacts small business owners seeking federal contracts by potentially changing the documentation and verification standards required to qualify for set-aside programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Small business owners

The bill establishes new oversight and transparency requirements for the certification processes that determine eligibility for federal small business contracts.

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

The committee is responsible for reviewing and considering the proposed changes to certification oversight.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes new oversight and transparency requirements for federal programs. It aims to standardize how small businesses are verified for government contracting eligibility.

Why It Matters

The bill impacts small business owners seeking federal contracts by potentially changing the documentation and verification standards required to qualify for set-aside programs.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of this bill?
The bill has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
What is the goal of this legislation?
The bill is intended to increase oversight and transparency regarding how small businesses are certified for federal programs.

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

Focus on Certification Integrity

The title suggests a legislative shift toward tightening the verification processes for small business federal contracting eligibility.

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipThe Senate committee currently reviewing the bill.Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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