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Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2656| Senate 
| Updated: 8/1/2025
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Small Business Act to formally establish the "Rule of Two" within federal law. Its core objective is to enhance opportunities for small businesses by ensuring they receive priority consideration for certain government contracts. The bill stipulates that any contract, task order, or delivery order for goods or services with an anticipated value exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold must be set aside for small business concerns. This reservation is contingent upon the contracting officer reasonably expecting to receive offers from two or more responsible small businesses and being able to award the contract at a fair market price . This codification aims to provide a clearer and more consistent framework for small business participation in federal procurement.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2804
Introduced in House
Aug 1, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Aug 1, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • April 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2804
    Introduced in House


  • August 1, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 1, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2804: Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025

Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2656| Senate 
| Updated: 8/1/2025
This legislation amends the Small Business Act to formally establish the "Rule of Two" within federal law. Its core objective is to enhance opportunities for small businesses by ensuring they receive priority consideration for certain government contracts. The bill stipulates that any contract, task order, or delivery order for goods or services with an anticipated value exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold must be set aside for small business concerns. This reservation is contingent upon the contracting officer reasonably expecting to receive offers from two or more responsible small businesses and being able to award the contract at a fair market price . This codification aims to provide a clearer and more consistent framework for small business participation in federal procurement.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2804
Introduced in House
Aug 1, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Aug 1, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • April 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2804
    Introduced in House


  • August 1, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 1, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (3)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2804: Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted