Moore Bill would give minority owned small businesses fair shot at high speed rail contracts
(Washington, DC)— U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-Milwaukee) reintroduced legislation that would apply standard Department of Transportation (DOT) contracting goals for minority-owned and operated small businesses to future high-speed rail construction projects.
Congresswoman Moore said, “My bill simply holds high-speed rail projects to the same standards as other infrastructure projects funded by the federal government. Minority-owned businesses have more acutely felt the impact of this recession. This legislation would ensure fairness and tear down the barriers that have traditionally ensured that these businesses are last in line.”