A bill to amend the Small Business Act to eliminate certain requirements relating to the award of construction subcontracts within the county or State of performance.

S 1407 repeals a requirement in the Small Business Act that construction subcontracts must be awarded within the county or state where the work is performed. This change directly affects small businesses participating in the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program, which helps them compete for federal construction contracts. By eliminating this geographic restriction, the bill allows contractors to select subcontractors based on factors like cost or expertise rather than location. The policy change simplifies contracting for small construction firms in the 8(a) program without altering other program requirements.