H.R.865

Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act

Introduced·1/31/25

Federal HB865 mandates training for federal agencies on increasing contracts for small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans.

Federal HB865, the Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act, amends the Small Business Act to require training for federal agencies on increasing contract awards to small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans. The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Office of Veterans Business Development, must provide this training to employees of agencies that have not met specific goals. Additionally, the Administrator must issue guidance, including best practices, within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

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Small Business Committee
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History

Jan 31, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jan 31, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.