Senate panel hears support for Alaska Native corporations’ participation in federal 8(a) program
Supporters told the Senate Resources Committee that Alaska Native corporations (ANCs) and tribally owned firms use the SBA 8(a) program to create jobs, return revenue to rural communities and support national security; the committee set SJR 26 aside for later consideration and set an amendment deadline of March 4.
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Sen. Giesel, chair of the Senate Resources Committee, opened a Feb. 27 hearing on Senate Joint Resolution 26, which urges preservation of Alaska Native corporations’ participation in the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) business development program.
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