AMAC continues its role as part of a coalition vigorously defending the constitutionality of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE), ensuring its continued role in advancing economic opportunity and fairness in federally funded contracting.
“Today’s outcome is a significant victory for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and the thousands of small businesses that help power America’s transportation industry,” said Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) President & CEO Eboni Wimbush. “The DBE Program was created to address longstanding barriers that have historically limited access to federally funded contracting opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses. This outcome reinforces the importance of protecting programs that create pathways for business growth, competition, and long-term economic opportunity. AMAC is proud to stand alongside our coalition partners in defense of a program that continues to support small businesses and strengthen our nation’s infrastructure industry. We are also excited to continue working collaboratively with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the October 3, 2026, USDOT DBE/ACDBE Program Interim Final Rule to help ensure that all socially disadvantaged firms continue to have meaningful access to contracting opportunities throughout the transportation industry.”