SBA Reauthorization Bill, H.R. 2802 is at risk!
October 2003
Issue:
SBA Reauthorization Bill, H.R. 2802: LEGISLATION FOR WOMEN AND SMALL BUSINESS GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING.
Women businesses stand to lose:
- $5.5 billion in government contracts
- Women Business Centers at risk
Small businesses stand to lose:
- Requirements for large government contractors to pay their small business subcontractors on time
- Fair treatment of small business subcontractors
- $26 billion annually in government contracts
Immediate action is necessary! The bill is under negotiation now! The Congressional session is winding to a close and the small business community needs this legislation enacted.
Action #1:
- CALL, FAX or EMAIL today Congressman Tom Davis and TELL HIM TO KEEP THE CONTRACTING PROVISIONS IN THE BILL, H.R. 2802.
- Sample letter can be found at: http://www.wipp.org/frames.asp?target=politics/20031027_letters.html
- Tel (202) 225-1492; Fax (202) 225-3071or Email: .
Action #2:
- CALL or FAX or EMAIL today Chairman Don Manzullo, House Small Business Committee, and tell him THANK YOU FOR SPONSORING H.R. 2802.
- Sample letter can be found at: http://www.wipp.org/frames.asp?target=politics/20031027_letters.html
- Tel (202) 225-5676; Fax (202) 225-5284 or Email: .
As a NAWBO member, your membership in Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) allows you access to the sample letters and information stated above. For more information, please contact Jacqueline Vlaming, Vice President of Public Policy or Erin Fuller, NAWBO’s executive director at .
