US HR1641

Bill

To amend the Small Business Act to clarify the responsibilities of Business Opportunity Specialists, and for other purposes.

Introduced
03/20/2017

In Committee
03/20/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Small Business Act to clarify the responsibilities of Business Opportunity Specialists, and for other purposes. This bill amends the Small Business Act to declare that the exclusive duties of a Business Opportunity Specialist reporting to the senior official (or designee) appointed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) with certain SBA loan responsibilities, including the procurement program for small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans and the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program, shall be to implement specified SBA loan programs, and complete other duties related to contracting programs. Such duties shall include: performing specified functions with respect to small business concerns eligible to receive federal contracts and subcontracts; reviewing and monitoring compliance with mentor-protege agreements; representing the interests of the SBA and small business concerns in the award, modification, and administration of contracts and subcontracts awarded pursuant to the Act; and reporting fraud or abuse.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Small Business Act to clarify the responsibilities of Business Opportunity Specialists (BOS) employed by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The exclusive duties of a BOS are to implement SBA loan programs, provide guidance and counseling to eligible small business concerns, review and monitor compliance with mentor-protege agreements, represent the interests of the SBA and small businesses in contract awards and administration, and report any fraud or abuse. The bill specifies that these duties must be carried out by the BOS and cannot be delegated to other personnel. It also requires that the certification requirements for BOS positions be included in any initial job postings and apply to any new BOS appointments after January 3, 2013.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Maxine Waters (D)*, Nydia Velázquez (D),

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. (on 03/20/2017)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1641/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1641/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1641/BILLS-115hr1641ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1641/BILLS-115hr1641ih.pdf.pdf

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