Supporting Local Business Enterprises Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

This bill amends the District of Columbia's Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program to strengthen rules for local businesses that receive government contracts. It directly affects businesses seeking CBE certification, government agencies managing contracts, and nonprofit entities that may now be included as beneficiaries under the program. Key changes include requiring CBE applicants to be independently owned, establishing new penalties for failing to meet subcontracting goals, mandating regular invoicing every 30 days, and prohibiting beneficiaries from subcontracting to companies in which they have an ownership interest. The legislation also expands hearing procedures for enforcement actions, clarifies contracting requirements, and repeals certain outdated provisions while converting temporary emergency measures into permanent law.