The Small Business Representation in Contracting Rulemaking Act

This bill gives the head of the Small Business Administration a permanent seat on the council that writes the buying rules for the federal government. The goal is to make sure small businesses have a stronger voice when the government sets contracting rules.

It also requires the SBA to send Congress a report within 90 days after the bill becomes law. The report must explain what staff and resources the SBA needs to do this new job well and suggest any law or policy changes that would help.

• Who is affected: Small businesses that sell to the federal government, and the officials who set federal purchasing rules.
• What changes: The SBA Administrator joins the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council; a 90-day report to Congress is required with needs and recommendations.
• When: The report is due within 90 days after the bill is enacted.