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- H.R.4427
H.R.4427: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a database of small businesses for purposes of consultation by Federal agencies prior to awarding contracts relating to declared emergencies.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Nov. 18, 2005
- Latest Major Action Nov. 21, 2005
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (10 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to establish a database of small business concerns which must be consulted by federal agencies before awarding a federal contract for a disaster-related activity.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to House Government Reform
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
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| Nov. 18, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) |