Bill > HR4337

This bill, titled the Education for Contracting Personnel Improvement Act of 2016, amends the Small Business Act to mandate that the Small Business Administration (SBA) annually provide crucial information to several key entities involved in federal contracting and small business support. These entities include the Defense Acquisition University, the Federal Acquisition Institute, the individuals responsible for training the acquisition workforce in federal agencies, small business development centers, and participants in the Procurement Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program. The SBA will be required to furnish a list of all regulatory changes made in the preceding year that affect federal acquisition, specifically those issued by the SBA itself or by the Federal Acquisition Council that implement changes to the Small Business Act. Additionally, the SBA must share any training materials it has developed to help federal agencies, departments, or small businesses understand and comply with these regulations. This initiative aims to improve the education and compliance of personnel involved in federal contracting, particularly concerning small businesses.