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The Small Business Administration is a United States federal agency established in 1953 by the Small Business Act. The SBA is dedicated to assisting and supporting small business and entreprenuers. The SBA carries out its mission through a variety of programs including providing financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, and specialized outreach to women, minorities and armed forces veterans. less -

What the SBA’s 8(a) program audit means for small businesses

Clark Hill PLC on 7/18/2025

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler recently announced a comprehensive audit of the 8(a) Business Development (BD) program. While the full scope and implications are still unfolding, it’s crucial for participants, applicants,...more

Federal Court Asked to Further Limit the 8(a) Program

Clark Hill PLC on 9/22/2023

As we’ve discussed in two prior legal updates, on Aug. 18, the U.S. Small Business Administration released official guidance on next steps for current 8(a) Participants and new applicants to the 8(a) Program after the U.S....more

Government Contractors: House Bill Increases Significance of Small Business Subcontracting Plan Compliance

Morgan Lewis on 7/6/2022

The US House of Representatives recently passed HR 7694, the Strengthening Subcontracting for Small Businesses Act of 2022, which aims to amend the Small Business Act to require the federal government to consider prior...more

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What the SBA’s 8(a) program audit means for small businesses

Federal Court Asked to Further Limit the 8(a) Program

Government Contractors: House Bill Increases Significance of Small Business Subcontracting Plan Compliance

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