Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026
119-HR-8879119th CongressIntroduced May 19, 2026Commerce
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor
Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2](D-MD-2)1 cosponsor
Summary
Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026
This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to report annually, as part of the President's budget submission, information about specified SBA contracting programs.
The reporting requirement applies to the
- 8(a) Business Development program,
- Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract program,
- HUBZone program, and
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business program.
The report must include the total number of unique small business concerns certified for participation in each program, the number of applications for certification for two or more such programs, and the percentage of total applicants that received two or more certifications.
Subjects
Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsLicensing and registrationsPublic contracts and procurementSmall businessVeterans' organizations and recognition
Actions (15)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jun 24, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4145-4146)
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 23, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8879.
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4145-4146)
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 593.
Jun 3, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-680.
Jun 3, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-680.
Jun 3, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
May 20, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 20, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
May 19, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026Library of Congress