H.R. 4427 · 109th Congress
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a database of small businesses for purposes of consultation by Federal agencies prior to awarding contracts relating to declared emergencies.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bennie Thompson
- Introduced
- 2005-11-18
- Latest action
- 2005-11-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Summary
Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to establish a database of small business concerns which must be consulted by federal agencies before awarding a federal contract for a disaster-related activity.