Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the Small Business Act to require federal agencies to provide training to their employees on how to increase contracts awarded to small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans. The goal is to improve the participation of these businesses in federal contracting. The bill also mandates regular reporting to Congress on agency performance and training efforts.
Key provisions
- Requires federal agencies to provide training to employees on increasing contracts for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
- Directs the Administrator to consult with the Office of Veterans Business Development on training content.
- Requires the Administrator to issue guidance and best practices within 180 days of enactment.
- Mandates annual reports to Congress detailing agency performance and training provided.
Who is affected
- Federal agencies
- Service-disabled veterans
- Small business owners (specifically those owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans)
Notable changes
- Adds a new section to the Small Business Act requiring specific training.
- Establishes a reporting requirement for agencies on their contract award practices.
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