U.S. Reps. Pete Stauber (R-MN) and Kweisi Mfume (D-MD) extended gratitude to the House of Representatives Small Business Committee for recently advancing their legislation, the Strengthening Subcontracting for Small Businesses Act.
The bill, which is now slated for the floor for a full House of Representatives vote, would aid more small businesses competing for federal contracts.
“With each passing year, it’s getting more and more difficult for small businesses to compete for federal contracts,” said Stauber,
co-chair of the House Construction Procurement Caucus and a House Small Business Committee member. “Small businesses are the engine of our economy. In Congress, it’s our duty to not only support small businesses but also to ensure that they have a chance to participate in federal projects. At a time when small businesses are struggling with inflation, a supply chain crisis, and a labor shortage, this legislation will provide them an opportunity for success. Thank you to Congressman Mfume for working with me on this critical legislation to support small businesses.”
Mfume, vice-chair of the Committee on Small Business, said he is proud to co-lead the effort on behalf of small businesses in Maryland’s 7th Congressional District.
“This legislation will encourage more small businesses to safely enter the federal contracting arena,” he said. “Moreover, small businesses will be provided more opportunities to go after federal contracts and be justly rewarded for their work. Thank you, Congressman Stauber, for working with me to move this crucial legislation forward. I look forward to voting this bill out of the House and sending it to the U.S. Senate.”