The Little Miller Act is a U.S. federal law that provides a framework similar to the Miller Act, but it is designed to apply 
at the state level. It requires certain types of contractors to provide payment and performance bonds for 
public construction projects. It is a tool to address payment disputes and enforce contractual obligations. 

The Little Miller Act is an essential part of managing risk and ensuring fairness in public construction contracting at the
state and local levels. The Act is named after its federal counterpart, the Miller Act, which governs federal construction projects.