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HCC Shut Out national study: DBE program suspension impact on Hispanic contractors and $40 billion in annual federal transportation contracts

NATIONAL STUDYJune 10, 2026

Hispanic Construction Council Releases Second National Study: Federal DBE Program Suspension Has Blocked $40 Billion in Annual Contracts for 53,500 Certified Firms

The Shut Out study documents the six-month impact of the U.S. DOT's October 2025 Interim Final Rule on Hispanic-owned construction firms nationwide. The litigation path closed March 31, 2026 — only Congress can act.

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