lobbying_activities: 758526
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| 758526 | f2c691bc-5c5e-4971-8190-e9afff04b51d | Q1 | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SURETY BOND PRODUCERS | 27183 | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SURETY BOND PRODUCERS | 2009 | first_quarter | INS | Discussed the need to include in H.R. 1 reforms needed to revitalize the Small Business Administration's Bond Guarantee Program. These reforms would amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the SBA Bond guarantee from $2 million to $5 million and would provide discretion to the administrator on matters relating to liability denials. Discussed the importance of observing and adhering to Miller Act bond requirements in federal construction projects. Discussed how actions by federal agencies to bundle separate contracts into larger contracts affects surety bonding capacity and small contractor participation and discussed the need for specific inclusion of "construction" in the statutory rules on contract bundling as was addressed in H.R. 1873 in the prior Congress. Advocated the introduction of specific legislation to create new mentorship and grant assistance programs for minority, women-owned and veteran-owned construction firms to better prepare them to qualify for financial and surety bond credit. Related that such legislation could be patterned after H.R. 7087 in the prior Congress. Discussed concerns with and opposition to the surety bonding provisions in H.R. 294, which would prohibit requiring veteran-owned small construction businesses performing contracts for the Department of Veterans Affiars to furnish performance and payment bonds that exceed 50% or more of the contract price. Discussed the importance of observing Miller Act bond requirements for military housing projects even if privitized. | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,SENATE | 10000 | 0 | 0 | 2009-04-17T15:36:00-04:00 |