Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025
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Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
ID: V000081
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
May 19, 2026
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Bill Summary
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 2804 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2804
To amend the Small Business Act to codify the Rule of Two, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 9, 2025
Ms. Vela...
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 4 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray, Jr. [D-CA-31]
ID: C001123
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Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
ID: D000629
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Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
ID: C001055
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Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
ID: W000816
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10
Donor Network - Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
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Industry Impact
Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 harmed.
- −Private Equity & Hedge Funds confidence 0.80
Section 2 of the bill codifies the Rule of Two, which may reduce opportunities for private equity-backed companies to acquire government contracts, as it prioritizes small business concerns.
- −Big Tech Platforms confidence 0.60
The bill's emphasis on reserving contracts for small business concerns (Section 2) may limit the ability of large tech platforms to compete for certain government contracts.