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US HB865
Bill
Status
1/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nick LaLota
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AI Summary
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Requires the SBA Administrator to provide training to federal agencies that fail to meet service-disabled veteran-owned small business contracting goals under Section 15(g)(1)(A)(ii) of the Small Business Act
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Training must be developed in consultation with the Office of Veterans Business Development and focus on increasing contract awards to service-disabled veteran-owned businesses
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SBA must issue guidance and best practices within 180 days of enactment for federal agencies on improving contract awards to service-disabled veteran-owned businesses
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Annual reports to Congress required starting 1 year after enactment, listing agencies that missed contracting goals, number of trainings provided, and overview of training content
Legislative Description
Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act
Commerce
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
1/31/2025