This bill removes a rule in the Small Business Act that said certain construction subcontracts had to be awarded within the same county or state where the work happens. By deleting that rule (section 8(a), paragraph 11), it would allow these subcontracts to go to firms outside the local area, if chosen.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Small businesses working on federal construction projects under the 8(a) program, and the prime contractors who hire them.
• What changes: The “must award within the county or state of performance” requirement is repealed, opening bidding to a wider area.
• What it could mean: More competition and more choices for contractors; local firms may face more outside competition for subcontracts.