A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the PROMISE for Small Businesses Act. It requires the Administrator to conduct compliance reviews for subcontracting plans. Under the bill, the Administrator must evaluate at least 10 percent of contracts for each Federal agency for a fiscal year. It also requires the Administrator to submit a report on these subcontracting plans. These changes amend the Small Business Act.
Yes
- Scored +6
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill enhances oversight and compliance reviews of federal subcontracting plans to better protect and support small businesses.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill ensures better enforcement of subcontracting rules, benefiting small business owners competing for federal subcontracts.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires detailed reporting on contractor compliance and agency efforts regarding small business subcontracting plans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 requires the Administrator to evaluate not less than 10 percent of contracts entered into for a fiscal year for compliance with subcontracting plans. This ensures oversight of various types of contracts and subcontracting plans.
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Section 3 requires the Administrator to include a description of the extent to which contractors complied with their plans, detail efforts made to understand noncompliance, and report on any additional actions taken. This holds officials and contractors accountable by making sure reports provide clear information on compliance.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill enhances oversight and compliance reviews of federal subcontracting plans to better protect and support small businesses.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill ensures better enforcement of subcontracting rules, benefiting small business owners competing for federal subcontracts.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires detailed reporting on contractor compliance and agency efforts regarding small business subcontracting plans.
- 11/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/28/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Gilbert CisnerosDemocrat · California