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Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler Highlights Veteran Support and Federal Contracting Opportunities

Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler Highlights Veteran Support and Federal Contracting Opportunities

Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, alongside U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Douglas A. Collins, participated in an event at USDA headquarters to reaffirm commitment to veterans. Loeffler emphasized the Trump Administration's focus on expanding pathways for veterans in entrepreneurship and federal contracting. She expressed gratitude to Secretary Rollins for her dedication to rural America and veterans, highlighting the connection between working the land and defending it. Loeffler, whose father is a veteran and farmer, underscored her personal connection to the initiative. The event also celebrated USDA's '100 Hires in 100 Days' effort, which successfully recruited over 240 veterans and military spouses into mission-critical roles, exceeding its original goal. Additionally, Secretary Rollins announced Richard Lopez as USDA’s new Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison (MVAL), tasked with advancing veteran advocacy and facilitating ...
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Representative Kelly Morrison Introduces Small Business Tariff Relief Hotline Act to Aid Businesses with Illegal Tariff Refunds

Representative Kelly Morrison Introduces Small Business Tariff Relief Hotline Act to Aid Businesses with Illegal Tariff Refunds

Representative Kelly Morrison Introduces Small Business Tariff Relief Hotline Act to Aid Businesses with Illegal Tariff Refunds
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House Passes SBA Cybersecurity and Manufacturing Onshoring Bills to Aid Small Businesses

House Passes SBA Cybersecurity and Manufacturing Onshoring Bills to Aid Small Businesses

House Passes SBA Cybersecurity and Manufacturing Onshoring Bills to Aid Small Businesses
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House Passes Bills to Aid Small Businesses in Cybersecurity and Onshoring Manufacturing

House Passes Bills to Aid Small Businesses in Cybersecurity and Onshoring Manufacturing

House Passes Bills to Aid Small Businesses in Cybersecurity and Onshoring Manufacturing
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House Passes Bills to Enhance Cybersecurity for Small Businesses and Combat Foreign Threats

House Passes Bills to Enhance Cybersecurity for Small Businesses and Combat Foreign Threats

On November 11, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills aimed at supporting small businesses. The first, the Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Act, introduced by Rep. Tony Wied (R-WI), mandates the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide guidance on cybersecurity best practices. This guidance will be developed in consultation with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST). The bill also requires the SBA to coordinate with the Department of Defense (DoD) to offer cybersecurity guidance for small businesses seeking federal contracts, particularly those involved with the Pentagon’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. The second bill, the Combatting Foreign Threats to Main Street Act, introduced by Reps. Roger Williams (R-TX) and Derek Tran (D-CA), directs the SBA to create educational materials for small businesses on mitigating threats from foreign adversaries. These materials will detai...
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American Insulated Panel Recognized as SBA's 2026 Massachusetts Small Manufacturer of the Year

American Insulated Panel Recognized as SBA's 2026 Massachusetts Small Manufacturer of the Year

American Insulated Panel Recognized as SBA's 2026 Massachusetts Small Manufacturer of the Year
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Exclusive-Japan warns arms suppliers of deep cuts to expected orders due to budget squeeze, sources say

Exclusive-Japan warns arms suppliers of deep cuts to expected orders due to budget squeeze, sources say

By Nobuhiro Kubo and Tamiyuki Kihara TOKYO, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Japanese officials have warned defence contractors of deep cuts to expected orders as fiscal constraints threaten to scale back a military buildup that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government says is needed to counter China, four
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General Services Administration Audits 689 Firms in 8(a) Program for Potential Fraud

General Services Administration Audits 689 Firms in 8(a) Program for Potential Fraud

The General Services Administration (GSA) is currently conducting audits on federal contracts awarded to 689 firms that were suspended from the 8(a) Business Development Program. These firms are under scrutiny for potential fraud, as they reportedly failed to demonstrate compliance with program requirements. The contracts in question have a collective ceiling of $5.5 billion. The GSA's audit aims to thoroughly examine these contracts to identify any instances of fraud. If fraud is suspected, the cases will be referred to the Office of Inspector General and the Department of Justice for further investigation and potential legal action. It is important to note that this announcement does not imply that all suspended firms have committed fraud, and the $5.5 billion figure represents the maximum potential value of the contracts, not necessarily the amount of government losses. This initiative highlights a broader focus by the administration on preventing fraud and ensuring the integrity of contracting programs...
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U.S. House Passes Seven Bipartisan Small-Business Bills to Streamline SBA Operations and Boost Manufacturing

U.S. House Passes Seven Bipartisan Small-Business Bills to Streamline SBA Operations and Boost Manufacturing

U.S. House Passes Seven Bipartisan Small-Business Bills to Streamline SBA Operations and Boost Manufacturing
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SBA Proposes Changes to Small Business Definition, Raising Concerns Among Business Leaders

SBA Proposes Changes to Small Business Definition, Raising Concerns Among Business Leaders

SBA Proposes Changes to Small Business Definition, Raising Concerns Among Business Leaders
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House Passes Seven Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen American Small Businesses and Enhance SBA Accountability

House Passes Seven Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen American Small Businesses and Enhance SBA Accountability

House Passes Seven Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen American Small Businesses and Enhance SBA Accountability
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House Passes Bipartisan Olszewski-Wied Bill to Aid Small Businesses in Reshoring Manufacturing

House Passes Bipartisan Olszewski-Wied Bill to Aid Small Businesses in Reshoring Manufacturing

House Passes Bipartisan Olszewski-Wied Bill to Aid Small Businesses in Reshoring Manufacturing