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H.R. 5938

Referred to Committee

To reauthorize the Department of Defense mentor-protégé program.

Introduced 2/21/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

2/21/2020 • House

Summary

This bill extends authority through September 30, 2023, for mentor firms to enter into mentor-protege agreements under the mentor-protege program of the Department of Defense (DOD). Additionally, the bill extends authority though September 30, 2026, for DOD to provide incentives for such firms under the program. The program incentivizes DOD contractors to offer assistance to disadvantaged small businesses to enhance such businesses' capabilities to perform as subcontractors and suppliers.

Introduced in House • 2/21/2020

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Corporate finance and managementDepartment of DefenseMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementSmall business

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Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

Democrat • TX-18

Sponsored 2/21/2020

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Originated in the House

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February 21, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Introduced in House2/21/2020

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Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0