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

# Plain Language Summary: S 991 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would change federal rules about how construction subcontracts are awarded on government projects. Currently, federal law requires that when the government awards construction contracts, a certain portion of subcontracting work must go to businesses located in the same county or state where the construction is happening. This bill would eliminate that geographic requirement, allowing contractors more flexibility in choosing subcontractors from anywhere in the country. **Who It Affects** The primary groups affected would be construction companies bidding on federal projects and subcontractors nationwide.

Subcontractors in remote areas or economically disadvantaged regions could potentially lose preferred access to work on local projects, while contractors would gain more flexibility in sourcing subcontractors. This could also impact small businesses that benefit from local preference rules. **Current Status** The bill (S 991) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full Senate vote. The bill has not been enacted into law.