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US S2852

Accelerated Payments for Small Businesses Act of 2019


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Introduced
11/13/2019
In Committee
11/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill 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 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. It also requires federal agencies to establish accelerated payment dates with a 15-day goal for prime contractors that are small businesses or that subcontract with small businesses, as long as the prime contractor agrees to make payments to the subcontractor within the accelerated timeline without any additional fees.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 11/13/2019)

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