S-1320 : 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
2019-05-06IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Senate
2019-05-06IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

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

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