H.R. 818: Small Business Procurement and Utilization Reform Act of 2025
This bill, known as the Small Business Procurement and Utilization Reform Act of 2025 (SPUR Act), aims to amend the Small Business Act to enhance the requirements for evaluating the performance of federal agencies in awarding contracts to small businesses.
Changes to Scorecard Requirements
The SPUR Act introduces amendments to the scorecard program that measures how well federal agencies are doing in meeting their small business contracting goals. Here are the key updates:- Inclusion of New Small Business Entrants: The bill mandates the inclusion of data on "new small business entrants" in the scorecard evaluation. A new small business entrant is defined as a small business that has received a prime contract from a federal agency for the first time. The evaluation will include:
- The number of new small business entrants, particularly those owned by:
- Service-disabled veterans
- Individuals from economically and socially disadvantaged groups
- Women
- Updated Definitions: The bill clarifies terms used in the scorecard assessment, ensuring consistent understanding across agencies regarding what constitutes a "new small business entrant".
- Scorecard System: The scorecard will continue to evaluate federal agencies' compliance with small business contracting goals, using a rating system that includes the new metrics established by the bill.
Compliance with CUTGO
The bill stipulates that no additional funds will be allocated for its implementation, thus adhering to the CUTGO (Cut-As-You-Go) principle, which requires any new expenditures to be offset by equivalent cuts in spending elsewhere.Overall Purpose
The intent of the SPUR Act is to improve opportunities for new small businesses to obtain federal contracts and ensure a fairer representation of minority-owned and woman-owned businesses in procurement processes.Relevant Companies
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Feb. 25, 2025 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR S749-750) |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H740-742) |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 818. |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 25 (Roll no. 45). (text: CR H740) |
| Feb. 24, 2025 | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 25 (Roll no. 45). (text: CR H740) |
| Jan. 28, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Jan. 28, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. |
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