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15 U.S.C. 657g: Participation in federally funded projectsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
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§657g. Participation in federally funded projects

Any small business concern that is certified, or otherwise meets the criteria for participation in any program under section 637(a) of this title, shall not be required by any State, or political subdivision thereof, to meet additional criteria or certification, unrelated to the capability to provide the requested products or services, in order to participate as a small disadvantaged business in any program or project that is funded, in whole or in part, by the Federal Government.

( Pub. L. 108–447, div. K, title I, § 155 , Dec. 8, 2004 , 118 Stat. 3458 .)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Small Business Reauthorization and Manufacturing Assistance Act of 2004, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005, and not as part of the Small Business Act which comprises this chapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Notice Regarding Participation of Small Business Concerns

Pub. L. 109–59, title X, § 10201, Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1932, provided that:

“The Secretary [of Transportation] shall notify each State or political subdivision of a State to which the Secretary awards a grant or other Federal funds of the criteria for participation by a small business concern in any program or project that is funded, in whole or in part, by the Federal Government under section 155 of the Small Business Reauthorization and Manufacturing Assistance Act of 2004 (15 U.S.C. 567g [657g]).”