Increase the maximum contract size for federal surety bond guarantees to help small businesses win more government contracts.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025?
The Senate passed S. 2232 on April 30, 2026, and the bill now moves to the House for consideration. The House leadership must decide when to schedule a floor vote, which serves as the primary constraint on progress. While the bill has cleared one chamber, historical data shows that most legislation fails to become law even after passing one side of Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025 (S. 2232 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 2206 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 2206 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Edward Markey (D-MA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.