My provision requires a report on whether these contracts are reaching the small businesses that they're intended to support, bringing greater transparency and accountability to the process. With the inclusion of my provision in the committee's report, the Government Accountability Office GAO is expected to prioritize and conduct this study beginning immediately. We can't fix a problem that we can't measure. By shining a light on where these contract dollars are going, we can help ensure that small defense contractors get the … (00:49–01:01)
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Asserts that the GAO will prioritize and start the study on contract allocation to small businesses immediately.
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