To amend the Small Business Act to eliminate certain requirements relating to the award of construction subcontracts within the county or State of performance.

# HR 3485 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would change federal rules about how construction subcontracts are awarded on federal construction projects. Currently, federal law requires that a certain portion of construction subcontracts must go to businesses located in the same county or state where the project is being built. HR 3485 would eliminate this geographic requirement, allowing federal construction projects to award subcontracts to companies anywhere in the country without geographic restrictions. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects small construction companies, federal contractors, and communities that currently benefit from the local hiring preference.

It could impact the distribution of federal construction dollars across different regions of the country. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee and has not been voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Representative Nicholas Begich (R-AK) in the 119th Congress. No substantial movement on the bill has been reported.