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US HR2322

Accelerated Payments for Small Businesses Act of 2019


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Introduced
04/15/2019
In Committee
04/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend section 3903 of title 31, United States Code, to establish accelerated payments applicable to contracts with certain small business concerns, and for other purposes. This bill establishes a goal for federal agencies to pay small business invoices within 15 days of receiving a proper invoice if a specific payment date is not established by contract.

AI Summary

This bill, the Accelerated Payments for Small Businesses Act of 2019, establishes a goal for federal agencies to pay small business invoices within 15 days of receiving a proper invoice, if a specific payment date is not already established by contract. The bill amends the Prompt Payment Act to require federal agencies to set an accelerated payment date with this 15-day goal for both prime contractors that are small businesses, as well as subcontractors that are small businesses, as long as the prime contractor agrees to make payments to the subcontractor within the accelerated timeframe.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (on 04/15/2019)

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