HR 8511
Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:55 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act, aims to eliminate preferences given to businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and women in federal government contracts. It modifies the Small Business Act to remove specific requirements related to these preferences, including limitations on loan data and ownership criteria. The bill also seeks to remove reporting requirements on small businesses owned by disadvantaged groups and prohibits agencies from considering race, ethnicity, or sex when awarding contracts. It repeals several existing laws and sections that established or maintained these preferences, ultimately seeking to create a more competitive government contracting environment.
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