H.R. 4118 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Small Business Procurement Improvement Act of 2012
H.R. 4118 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Mar 1, 2012, sponsored by Mark S. Critz with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 1, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Small Business Procurement Improvement Act of 2012 - Amends the Small Business Act to require (under current law, permit) federal agencies involved in procurement, to the maximum extent practicable, to include small businesses in multiple award contracts. Requires such agencies to make full use of the contract set-aside programs of the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark S. Critz (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 1, 2012
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 529. (Dec 21, 2012)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Small Business Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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