After overhaul, feds seek to reauthorize minority, women-owned business program

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 910

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Federal lawmakers want to reauthorize the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, a tool designed to reduce discrimination and create fair competition for business owners facing barriers due to their gender or race.

The legislative proposal follows significant revisions to the program last year and a campaign by advocates and business owners to reauthorize it before its fall expiration. Entrepreneurs have said it’s a lifeline for women- and minority-owned businesses, enabling more of them to participate …

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