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Chabot Testifies in Support of Small Business Contracting Reforms

WASHINGTON – Today, House Small Business Committee Chairman Steve Chabot (R-OH) testified before the House Armed Services Committee to support the inclusion of small business contracting reform legislation to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016.

Chabot spoke in favor of H.R. 1481, the Small Contractors Increase Competition Act, legislation the Committee passed in March. This bill would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to place a greater emphasis on small business subcontracting and participation rates.  The bill would also make it easier for small businesses to embark on joint ventures as well as crack down on contracting abuses.

“Our nation demands a vital small business industrial base: it is fundamental to the health of our nation as a whole,” said Chabot. “I look forward to working with the House Armed Services Committee to ensure that small businesses continue to provide the Department of Defense and the federal government with innovative and competitive solutions to support critical programs.”

In addition to Chabot, fellow Small Business Committee Members Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) and Rep. Cresent Hardy (R-NV) also testified before the Committee in support of these small business contracting reform provisions.

Chabot’s complete statement for the record can be found here.

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