HR-2794 : Still Just a Bill

Defense Small Business Advancement Act of 2019

This bill permanently reauthorizes the Department of Defense (DOD) Mentor-Protege Program, designed to help major defense contractors facilitate the participation of disadvantaged small business concerns as subcontractors and suppliers.

The DOD Office of Small Business Programs shall establish performance goals and conduct periodic reviews of approved agreements between mentors and proteges.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-05-16IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2019-05-16IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Employment and training programs
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Minority and disadvantaged businesses
  • Performance measurement
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Small business

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