Advocacy
In 2017, as the federal government rapidly pushed forward to implement the President’s Management Agenda to transform the process for federal acquisition to use Category Management through Best in Class solutions, small business was being left out while agency small business and acquisition professionals were being pressured to disregard the law - the Small Business Act’s guarantee — that small business suppliers are provided with the “maximum practicable opportunity” before any and all contracts are awarded. As of December 2021, we claim victory and commend President Biden for signing Executive Order M-22-03 to adjust category management practices focused on boosting contracting opportunities for small businesses. And while we celebrate, we are keeping a mindful watch over the implementation of this order to ensure that small businesses are included to the fullest.
Since that time, America lost 24% of our small business federal suppliers across all industries and federal agencies totaling 21,500 small businesses. Additionally, new small business entrants into the federal marketplace have also dropped significantly.
At the onset, The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce joined forces with the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce leveraging our combined strength to end the Federal Government's Exclusion of Small Business Participation in Category Management Purchasing Practices. Visit the USWCC Category Management Resource Page.
As of December 2021, we claim victory and commend President Biden for signing Executive Order M-22-03 to adjust category management practices focused on boosting contracting opportunities for small businesses. And while we celebrate, we are keeping a mindful watch over the implementation of this order to ensure that small businesses are included to the fullest.
Your Voice = Your Influence
The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce is committed to the advancement of small business economic growth and it is through your voice that the ASBCC Legislative Priorities are realized.
Through The American Small Business Chamber of Commerce and the collective strength of small business voices in the U.S. economy, we are able to influence Congress to vote or react to legislation being considered on Capitol Hill. Educating legislators on the ASBCC Legislative Priorities is the best way for your congressional leaders to be responsive to the needs of you, their constituents.
We invite you to engage by:
Help to identify Key Actions needed to grow your business.
Watch “News” for important actions.
Educate your Congressional Leaders on Small Business priorities
View the ASBCC Policy Handbook here.
View the ASBCC Advocacy Guide here.
Use GovTrack.us to find your local and statewide leaders.