Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

House Bill

H.R. 5450

119th Congress

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Darren Soto

Representative

Democratic

FL-9

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Commerce

Summary

This bill aims to revise the rules for small businesses participating in the HUBZone program, which helps provide federal contracting opportunities to businesses located in economically disadvantaged areas. The changes would affect how these businesses are evaluated for certain price preferences when bidding on government contracts.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 311.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to revise the rules for small businesses participating in the HUBZone program, which helps provide federal contracting opportunities to businesses located in economically disadvantaged areas. The changes would affect how these businesses are evaluated for certain price preferences when bidding on government contracts.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Revises the standards for small businesses to qualify for the HUBZone program, which provides federal contracting assistance to businesses in economically distressed areas.
Changes the circumstances under which HUBZone businesses receive certain price evaluation preferences when bidding on government contracts.
Aims to provide more opportunities for small businesses located in economically disadvantaged communities to compete for and win federal contracts.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would impact small businesses participating in the HUBZone program, particularly those located in economically disadvantaged areas. The changes could make it easier for these businesses to qualify for and win federal contracts, potentially boosting economic activity and job opportunities in underserved communities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Commerce

Related Subjects

Economic development

Inflation and prices

Small business

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5450, 119th Congress (2025). "Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5450