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US S4251

US S4251
Department of Homeland Security Mentor-Protégé Program Act of 2020


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Introduced
07/21/2020
In Committee
07/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a mentor-protege program, and for other purposes. This bill provides statutory authority for the mentor-protégé program of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under which a mentor firm enters into an agreement with a protégé firm to assist the latter to compete for prime contracts and subcontracts of DHS.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a mentor-protégé program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that allows a mentor firm to enter into an agreement with a protégé firm to assist the latter in competing for DHS prime contracts and subcontracts. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for mentor and protégé firms, the application and approval process, the program duration, and the potential benefits for participants, such as evaluation credit and subcontract awards. The bill also requires the DHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization to submit annual reports to Congress on the program's progress, including details on the types of assistance provided and the increase in prime contract and subcontract awards to protégé firms.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 07/21/2020)

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