S 1998
Veterans Small Business Ownership Improvements Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Veterans Small Business Ownership Improvements Act, aims to bolster support for veteran entrepreneurs by expanding and improving programs within the Small Business Administration (SBA). It authorizes the creation of Veteran’s Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) to provide counseling and training, provides statutory authority for the Boots to Business Program, designates veterans business development officers at SBA district offices, and establishes an online resource for veterans seeking entrepreneurial assistance. The bill also directs the GAO to assess veteran access to credit and identifies priorities for grant funding to veteran-owned small businesses.
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Cory Gardner
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