To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a database of small businesses for purposes of consultation by Federal agencies prior to awarding contracts relating to declared emergencies.

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Bill Number

HR 4427

Introduced

Nov 18, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

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Armed Forces and National Security Commerce Crime and Law Enforcement Data banks Disabled Disaster relief Emergency Management Fines (Penalties) Fraud Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Government procurement Law Minorities Minority business enterprises Science, Technology, Communications Small business Veterans' employment Women Women in business

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Summary

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to establish a database of small business concerns which must be consulted by federal agencies before awarding a federal contract for a disaster-related activity.

Actions

Nov 21, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Nov 18, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 18, 2005

Introduced in House

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