Amendment calls on NASA to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that at least 8 percent of all contracts be awarded to socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, including women-owned businesses.

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Amendment Number
260
Description
Amendment calls on NASA to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that at least 8 percent of all contracts be awarded to socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, including women-owned businesses.
Purpose
An amendment directing the Administrator of NASA to make available at least 8% of the funding authorized in each fiscal year to socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses, businesses that are at least 51% owned by women, black colleges, and colleges with more than a 20% Hispanic student body.
Congress
103
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 29, 1993
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Becerra amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
12:34:29
Submitted Date
Jul 29, 1993
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 260 — Informed