Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 Oct 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 746.
What this bill does
H.R. 4615, the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025, would amend the Small Business Act. If enacted, it would allow small businesses that hold federal construction contracts to request partial payments when the government directs changes to the contract terms without the contractor's agreement. These partial payments would be at least 50 percent of the estimated additional costs for the change.
This bill specifically affects small businesses that are contractors on federal construction projects. It also addresses how these interim payments should be passed down to subcontractors. The bill was introduced in July 2025 and was recently ordered to be reported by a committee with a vote of 23-0.
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Timeline
9 Oct 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 746.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4615 do?
- H.R. 4615, the Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025, would amend the Small Business Act. If enacted, it would allow small businesses that hold federal construction contracts to request partial payments when the government directs changes to the contract terms without the contractor's agreement. These partial payments would be at least 50 percent of the estimated additional costs for the change. This bill specifically affects small businesses that are contractors on federal construction projects. It also addresses how these interim payments should be passed down to subcontractors. The bill was introduced in July 2025 and was recently ordered to be reported by a committee with a vote of 23-0.
- Has H.R. 4615 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4615. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4615?
- H.R. 4615 was sponsored by Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-MN), with 15 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4615?
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 746. (9 Oct 2026).
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