Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
StateDistrict of ColumbiaIntroduced
B 260665: Certified Business Enterprise Program Compliance and Enforcement Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
Felder, Wendell
B 260665 status: Introduced — Law Number L26-0162 Effective from Aug 14, 2026, Expires on Mar 27, 2027 (updated Aug 14, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
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Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
Here is the simple explanation: D.C. has a program that gives local businesses special advantages when bidding for government contracts. This new, short-term law is designed to help the city better check that those businesses are following the rules and to make sure the program is working the way it should. It is currently being reviewed by the D.C. Council.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Ensures government contract preferences go to legitimate local businesses.
- Promotes fair competition by improving program oversight.
Risks
- May increase administrative reporting burdens for small businesses.
- Temporary nature of the law may create short-term uncertainty.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Strengthens the integrity of the Certified Business Enterprise program.
- Supports local economic development objectives.
Risks
- Potential for implementation delays during the transition to stricter enforcement.
Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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Public Health & Safety
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Increased enforcement could create temporary administrative friction for existing contract holders.
Analysis scope
Analysis based on abstract summary; full text not reviewed.
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