Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “The Small Business Representation in Contracting Rulemaking Act”.
The Small Business Representation in Contracting Rulemaking Act
A BILL
To amend title 41, United States Code, to add the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, to require the Administrator to submit certain reports, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Addition of the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council
In general— Paragraph (1) of section 1302(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended—
in subparagraph (C), by striking “and” at the end;
in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and
by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
“(E) the Administrator of the Small Business Administration.”
Conforming amendment— Paragraph (2) of such section is amended by striking “subparagraphs (B) to (D)” and inserting “subparagraphs (B) through (E)”.
Report— Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate a report that includes—
an assessment of the personnel and resources necessary for the Administrator to carry out assigned duties as a member of the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council; and
recommended changes to current laws, strategies, policies, or regulations to assist the Administrator in carrying out such duties.