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- H.R.2568
H.R.2568: Fairness and Transparency in Contracting Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced May 21, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 21, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (25 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Fairness and Transparency in Contracting Act of 2009 - Amends the Small Business Act to exclude as a small business, for purposes of meeting federal agency contracting goals with small businesses, any small business (or subsidiary thereof) that is publicly traded, or any business (or subsidiary thereof) with more than 50% non-U.S. citizen ownership. Requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to notify the head of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and 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 Small Business
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology .
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Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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| May 21, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) |