Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025
Rep. Velázquez Introduces Protecting Small Business Competitions Act to Secure Federal Contracts
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Small businesses that compete for federal contracts would gain permanent legal protection ensuring they get a fair shot at government work above the $250,000 threshold. The Rule of Two already exists as a regulation, but codifying it into law makes it much harder for any future administration to weaken or eliminate it, giving small contractors greater long-term certainty.
Milestones
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025
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