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Public Law98th CongressCommerce
S. 273Became Law

An act to amend section 8(a) of the Small Business Act.

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What it doesSummary conference report filed in house (Jun 23, 1983)

(Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 98-262)

Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the President to designate, within 60 days of the enactment of this Act, the agency (other than the Department of Defense) with which a Government procurement contract shall be made by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the provisions pursuant to which contracts are performed through subcontracts with socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses. Prohibits the SBA from entering into such a contract prior to October 1, 1983, or after September 30, 1985.

Provides that the Administrator's authority to waive any bond that may be required for a small business concern to receive a subcontract under this Act may not be exercised prior to October 1, 1983, or after September 30, 1985.

What just happenedJul 13, 1983

Became Public Law No: 98-47.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT](R-CT)Sponsor
2 cosponsors
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Conference report filed in HouseJun 23, 198348
(Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 98-262)

Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the President to designate, within 60 days of the enactment of this Act, the agency (other than the Department of Defense) with which a Government procurement contract shall be made by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the provisions pursuant to which contracts are performed through subcontracts with socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses. Prohibits the SBA from entering into such a contract prior to October 1, 1983, or after September 30, 1985.

Provides that the Administrator's authority to waive any bond that may be required for a small business concern to receive a subcontract under this Act may not be exercised prior to October 1, 1983, or after September 30, 1985.

Passed House amendedFeb 15, 198336
(Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 861)

Extends through FY 1985 the program established by the Small Business Act under which Government procurement contracts are set aside for small businesses.

Passed Senate amendedFeb 3, 198335
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Minority Small Business Pilot Procurement Act of 1983 - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the President to designate, within 60 days of the enactment of this Act, the agency (other than the Department of Defense) with which a Government procurement contract shall be made by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the provisions pursuant to which contracts are performed through subcontracts with socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses. Prohibits the SBA from entering into such a contract after the 18-month period following 60 days after the enactment of this Act. (Under current law, such contracts must have been entered into on or before September 30, 1981.)

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Feb 2, 198301
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Small Business with amendment (without written report))

Minority Small Business Pilot Procurement Act of 1983 - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the President to designate, within 60 days of the enactment of this Act, the agency (other than the Department of Defense) with which a Government procurement contract shall be made by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the provisions pursuant to which contracts are performed through subcontracts with socially and economically disadvantaged small business. Prohibits the SBA from entering into such a contract after the 18-month period following 60 days after the enactment of this Act. (Under current law, such contracts must have been entered into on or before September 30, 1981.)

Introduced in SenateJan 27, 198300

Minority Small Business Pilot Procurement Act of 1983 - Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the President to designate, within 60 days of the enactment of this Act, the agency (other than the Department of Defense) with which a Government procurement contract shall be made by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the provisions pursuant to which contracts are performed through subcontracts with socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses. Prohibits the SBA from entering into such a contract after the 18-month period following the enactment of this Act. (Under current law, such contracts must have been entered on or before September 30, 1981.)