Stauber Legislation to Strengthen Small Business Contracting Advances

Yesterday, Congressman Pete Stauber's (MN-08) bipartisan legislation, co-led by Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), to help more small businesses compete for federal contracts was passed out of the House Small Business Committee.

The Strengthening Subcontracting for Small Businesses Act will ensure that federal government contractors are utilizing small businesses in subcontracts.

Congressman Stauber stated, "With each passing year, it's getting more and more difficult for small businesses to compete for federal contracts. 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."

Congressman Mfume added, "As Vice-Chair of the Committee on Small Business, I am proud to co-lead this bipartisan 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. 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."

The bill will now head to the floor for a vote in the full House of Representatives.

Background: Congressman Stauber sits on the House Small Business Committee.

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