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S 3173119th CongressIn Committee
Stop 8(a) Contracting Fraud Act
Introduced: Nov 10, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-Iowa)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Stop 8(a) Contracting Fraud Act imposes a moratorium on sole source contracts under the SBA's 8(a) program until a full audit is completed and reported to Congress.
Key Points
- 1Imposes moratorium on sole source 8(a) contracts
- 2Requires completion of audit ordered June 27, 2025, and congressional report
- 3Allows national security waivers with specific justification requirements
- 4Waiver requests must be submitted in writing with detailed justification
- 5Waiver authority cannot be delegated
Impact Areas
Small Business Administration contracting8(a) business development programFederal procurement and contractingSmall disadvantaged businessesNational security contracting exemptions
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