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HR 5450118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To amend the Small Business Act to modify the application of price evaluation preference for qualified HUBZone small business concerns to certain contracts, and for other purposes.

Policy Area: Commerce
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Latest Action Date
Feb 13, 2024

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 311.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

This bill, H.R. 5450 from the 118th Congress, proposes amendments to the Small Business Act to modify how price evaluation preferences are applied to qualified HUBZone small business concerns in certain federal contracts. HUBZone small businesses are those located in historically underutilized business zones, and the bill aims to adjust the criteria or application of price preferences to potentially enhance their competitiveness in federal contracting. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and was placed on the Union Calendar but ultimately failed or expired without becoming law. No full text or detailed summary is available to provide specifics on the exact modifications proposed.

Bottom Line

H.R. 5450 sought to change price evaluation preferences for HUBZone small businesses in federal contracts but did not advance past the House calendar stage and expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill targets modifications to the Small Business Act related to price evaluation preferences for HUBZone small businesses.
  • It focuses on federal contracting procedures to potentially improve opportunities for qualified HUBZone small business concerns.
  • The bill was placed on the Union Calendar but did not progress further and is currently failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Qualified HUBZone small business concerns', 'Federal agencies involved in contracting', 'Small business advocacy groups focused on HUBZone programs']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of detailed text limits understanding of specific implementation requirements or changes.', 'Potential administrative or oversight challenges in modifying price evaluation preferences.', 'Unclear impact on federal procurement costs or competition dynamics.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and placed on the Union Calendar, indicating it was scheduled for consideration but did not advance to a vote or passage. It relates to ongoing federal efforts to support small businesses in designated HUBZones through procurement preferences, a policy area with bipartisan interest but varying legislative success.

Hidden Impact Review

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Indirect Effects

['Potential changes in federal contracting competition dynamics for HUBZone businesses.', 'Possible shifts in procurement cost structures depending on price evaluation preference adjustments.', 'Impact on administrative workload for agencies managing HUBZone contract awards.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Transparency is limited due to the absence of the full bill text and official summary, which constrains detailed oversight and public understanding. Monitoring future legislative efforts in this policy area would benefit from more complete documentation to assess the effects on small business contracting programs.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 75%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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