ASAToday for July 3rd, 2025

This Week in Congress The Senate was not in session this week and will reconvene on July 8th; however, the House was in session and voted on appropriation bills for the Defense, Homeland Security, and State Departments, along with votes on a bill expressing support for human rights and democracy in Pakistan, a bill to…

Decrease in First-Time Federal Small Business Contractors Decreasing numbers of first-time federal vendors in three closely watched small business categories; small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and companies in Historically Underutilized Business zones, are sparking worries about federal agencies’ ability to attract and retain a diverse supplier base. A House passed bill (H.R. 7988) by…