H.R. 1816: WOSB Accountability Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-03-03 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] |
| Policy area | Commerce |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-04 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-03-03):
WOSB Accountability Act
This bill requires that only women-owned small businesses that have been certified by a federal agency, state government, or national certifying entity approved by the Small Business Administration (SBA) are included when calculating whether a federal agency has met its contracting goals with respect to such businesses during a fiscal year.
Certain self-certified, women-owned small businesses that have filed an application for certification are deemed to have been certified until the SBA or national certifying entity makes a determination with respect to the certification of such business.
The SBA must provide a briefing each quarter about specified aspects of the process of certifying women-owned small businesses and implementing the requirements of the bill.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Nick LaLota | R NY (original cosponsor) 2025-03-03 |
| Maggie Goodlander | D NH 2025-03-05 |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA 2025-03-24 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1816 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1816?
H.R. 1816 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: WOSB Accountability Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1816 are available on congress.gov.
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