FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on the Impact of Executive Orders on Small Federal Contractors

Original title: THE CUMULATIVE BURDEN OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS ON SMALL CONTRACTORS

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing examines the regulatory compliance costs and potential barriers to entry for small businesses seeking federal contracts, specifically focusing on the impact of Executive Order 13673 which became final on August 24, 2016.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Small business federal contractors

These businesses must comply with new federal regulations and executive orders that impact their eligibility and costs for government contracts.

Department of Labor

The agency responsible for finalizing and implementing the 'Blacklisting rule' (Executive Order 13673).

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on Small Business held a hearing to examine how various executive orders issued by President Obama have impacted small businesses that contract with the federal government. Lawmakers and witnesses discussed concerns regarding the cumulative regulatory burden and the specific effects of the 'Blacklisting' rule (Executive Order 13673).

Key Facts

The hearing took place on September 13, 2016, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
Executive Order 13673, known as the 'Blacklisting rule,' was finalized by the Department of Labor on August 24, 2016.
The hearing focused on the cumulative effect of executive actions on small firms' ability to participate in the federal marketplace.
Chairman Cresent Hardy expressed concern that executive actions circumvent legislative authority and may reduce small business participation in federal contracting.
Witnesses included representatives from the American Council of Engineering Companies, the National Defense Industrial Association, the Associated General Contractors of America, and the Center for American Progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Blacklisting rule' mentioned in the hearing?

It refers to Executive Order 13673, which established new requirements for federal contractors regarding labor law compliance and was finalized on August 24, 2016.

What was the primary purpose of this hearing?

To review the cumulative impact of various executive orders issued by President Obama on small businesses that provide goods and services to the federal government.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Regulatory Burden Concerns

The hearing highlights a recurring tension between executive branch rulemaking and congressional oversight regarding federal contracting requirements.

Barack Obama House Committee on Small Business

Connected Entities

personJames P. Hoffman“Witness representing the American Council of Engineering Companies.”Map →

personDonna S. Huneycutt“Witness representing the National Defense Industrial Association.”Map →

personCresent Hardy“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations.”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Small Business“The committee conducting the hearing.”Map →

personJimmy Christianson“Witness representing the Associated General Contractors of America.”Map →

personDavid Madland“Witness from the Center for American Progress.”Map →

personBarack Obama“President of the United States during the issuance of the executive orders discu”Map →

otherExecutive Order 13673“Commonly referred to as the 'Blacklisting rule,' which became final on August 24”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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