Supporting Local Business Enterprises Amendment Act of 2026

This bill amends the District of Columbia's Small and Certified Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act to strengthen rules for how government-assisted projects must subcontract work to local businesses. It directly affects businesses that contract with the District, requiring them to meet specific subcontracting goals and follow new invoicing and payment timelines. Key provisions include stricter penalties for failing to subcontract, prohibiting companies from subcontracting to their own owned enterprises, and expanding the definition of beneficiaries to include non-profit organizations. The legislation also establishes uniform hearing procedures for enforcement, adds requirements for independent ownership of certified businesses, and repeals several outdated program sections.