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Understanding your rights and responsibilities
Learn about your protections and responsibilities when working with the federal government.
Who they are for
- Small businesses that want to understand their rights, protections, and responsibilities when working with federal agencies
- The broader support network available to help them succeed
What you’ll find
Your rights as a small business
- You can raise concerns about policies, regulatory enforcement, or compliance activity without fear of retaliation
- Federal law protects small businesses and requires agencies to respond appropriately and professionally
- Guidance on how your concerns are handled and your protections under the law
Understanding suspension and debarment
- What suspension and debarment mean
- When and why they happen
- How these actions protect the integrity of federal contracting
Small business advocacy and support
- How federal agencies work together to support small businesses
- Organizations that advocate for small business interests
- Efforts to reduce barriers and improve access to federal contracting
Support for veteran-owned businesses
- Federal efforts focused on improving opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses
- Coordination across agencies to expand access to capital, contracting opportunities, and business support
- Opportunities for veterans and stakeholders to provide input on policies and programs