Court Blocks Shutdown of MBDA, IMLS, FMCS: What It Means for Your Contracting Support Pipeline

A federal appeals court just stopped the Trump administration from dismantling three key support agencies for small businesses: the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). If you’re a small contractor, or advising one, this is a big deal. It means critical resources that help you get certified, grow, and avoid labor disruptions just got a lifeline.