118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 6845 — Equitable Contracting and Small Business Advancement Act

“To require officials of the Department of Defense to provide a briefing on the implementation of category management memorandum, and for other purposes.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Dec 15, 2023

Last action Dec 15, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Dec 15, 2023

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Referred

Dec 15, 2023

Armed Services

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Office of Small Business Programs of the Department of Defense to annually provide a joint briefing to Congress on the implementation of the memorandum titled Achieving Small Business Goals through Category Management Practices (January 27, 2023). Among other elements, the briefing must describe the effects of the memorandum on contracting opportunities for small businesses.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Dec 15, 2023

Introduced in House

Dec 15, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.