To amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and title 49, United States Code, with respect to disadvantaged business enterprises, and for other purposes.
Impact
If enacted, HB2507 would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement a more structured approach to monitor and support DBEs. This includes mandating periodic assessments of the DBEs' engagement in FAA programs and ensuring that data on their participation is accurately tracked and reported. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the FAA must provide ongoing training for airport representatives to improve their understanding and compliance with DBE regulations, fostering a more inclusive environment for diverse businesses in the aviation industry.
Summary
House Bill 2507, introduced by Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, seeks to amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 along with provisions in title 49, United States Code, specifically addressing the role of disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) in federal aviation programs. The bill aims to enhance participation and opportunities for DBEs, ensuring they have increased access to contracts and concessions at airports classified as large or medium-hub. This legislation reflects ongoing efforts to promote economic equality and provide better support to minority-owned and disadvantaged businesses in the aviation sector.
Contention
Some points of contention may arise regarding the potential burden this bill may impose on federal resources and the capacity of the FAA and state-level agencies to adequately monitor and train. Critics could argue that the proposed reporting and auditing requirements might lead to excessive bureaucratic oversight, detracting from the operational focus of airports. Furthermore, the effectiveness of such programs could be scrutinized, particularly regarding whether they result in substantial increases in actual contract awards to DBEs.
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In veteran-owned small businesses, further providing for definitions, for regulations, for participation goal, for duties of Department of General Services and for bonding and progress payments, providing for request for full or partial waiver of contract-specific goal, further providing for reports and providing for disparity study; in small and disadvantaged businesses, further providing for policy and for definitions, providing for Small Diverse Business Program and for nonapplicability, further providing for regulations and for duties of department, providing for request for full or partial waiver of contract-specific goal, further providing for bonding and progress payments and for report to General Assembly and providing for aspirational target, for disparity study and for program expiration; providing for Participation Program for Construction and Design Professional Services; and making editorial changes.
In veteran-owned small businesses, further providing for definitions, for regulations, for participation goal, for duties of Department of General Services and for bonding and progress payments, providing for request for full or partial waiver and good faith efforts, further providing for reports and providing for disparity study; in small and disadvantaged businesses, further providing for policy and for definitions, providing for Small and Midsize Diverse Business Program and for nonapplicability, further providing for regulations and for duties of department, providing for request for full or partial waiver and good faith efforts, further providing for bonding and progress payments and for report to General Assembly and providing for aspirational target, for disparity study and for program review and expiration; providing for Program for Construction and Design Professional Services; and making editorial changes.
Creating the Kansas small, minority, woman, disadvantaged and service-disabled veteran business enterprise development act, providing for development of such business enterprises through greater participation in providing goods and services to state agencies and postsecondary educational institutions and requiring development of plans and goals for such participation, establishing the office of minority and women business development within the department of commerce and providing for an advisory committee on certified small business enterprises.