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Remove geographic restrictions on where small businesses can be awarded construction subcontracts.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

What’s happening with this effort?

H.R. 3485 remains in the House Committee on Small Business following its referral on May 18, 2025. The committee members must act to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills fail because committees choose not to take action. No progress has occurred on this legislation since May 18, 2025.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by To amend the Small Business Act to eliminate certain requirements relating to the award of construction subcontracts within the county or State of performance. (H.R. 3485 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. 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.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 2970 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 2970 (118th) →

Vehicles

H.R. 3485 (119th) · Small Business: Removing Local Rules for Construction SubcontractscurrentH.R. 2970 (118th) · To amend the Small Business Act to eliminate certain requirements relating to the award of construction subcontracts within the county or State of performance.

Who’s behind it

Nicholas Begich (R-AK)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.