H.R.818 - Small Business Procurement and Utilization Reform Act of 2025; SPUR Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.818, the Small Business Procurement and Utilization Reform Act of 2025 (SPUR Act), amends the Small Business Act to include requirements related to new small business entrants in the scorecard program. It mandates the tracking and reporting of new small businesses, including those owned by service-disabled veterans, HUBZone businesses, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and women, that are awarded prime contracts by federal agencies. The bill aims to increase opportunities for new small businesses to secure federal contracts.
Expected Effects
The SPUR Act will likely lead to increased transparency and accountability in federal contracting by requiring agencies to track and report on new small business entrants. This could result in a greater number of new small businesses receiving federal contracts. The Act emphasizes that no additional funds are authorized to carry out the Act.
Potential Benefits
- Increased Opportunities for New Small Businesses: The Act specifically targets increasing opportunities for new small businesses to secure federal contracts.
- Enhanced Transparency: The scorecard program will provide greater transparency regarding which agencies are effectively reaching out to new small businesses.
- Support for Underserved Groups: The Act highlights small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans, HUBZone businesses, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and women.
- Improved Accountability: Federal agencies will be held more accountable for their efforts to engage with and award contracts to new small businesses.
- Potential for Economic Growth: By supporting new small businesses, the Act could contribute to economic growth and job creation.
Potential Disadvantages
- No Additional Funding: The Act explicitly states that no additional funds are authorized, which may limit its effectiveness if agencies lack resources to implement the new requirements.
- Increased Administrative Burden: Federal agencies may face an increased administrative burden in tracking and reporting the required data.
- Potential for Unintended Consequences: Focusing on new entrants may inadvertently disadvantage existing small businesses that have previously received federal contracts.
- Data Collection Challenges: Accurately identifying and tracking new small business entrants may present challenges in data collection and reporting.
- Limited Scope: The Act focuses primarily on reporting requirements and does not address other potential barriers to entry for small businesses in federal contracting.
Constitutional Alignment
The SPUR Act appears to align with the spirit of promoting the general welfare by supporting small businesses, which can contribute to economic prosperity. Congress has the power to regulate commerce and to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, as outlined in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. The Act does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).