H.R.8879

Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026

Chamber Passed·6/24/26

The Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026 requires a report on small business participation in covered contracting.

The Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026 amends the Small Business Act to require the Small Business Administration to submit a report to Congress each fiscal year. The report includes data on small business concern participation in covered contracting programs, such as the number of applications certified, denied, or pending determination. It also details the timeframe for certification determinations, disaggregated by type of small business concern and initial versus recertification applications.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Jun 24
Current
Small Business And Entrepreneurship Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

1
1
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 24

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Jun 23

House

Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Jun 23

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4145-4146)