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Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-561| House 
| Updated: 10/30/2020
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (20)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mike Johnson (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019 This bill applies certain small business subcontracting limitations to contracts that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awards to a small business concern owned and controlled by a veteran or a veteran with a service-connected disability. The VA may award such a contract only after obtaining a certification from the offeror that it will comply with such subcontracting limitations if awarded the contract. Such certification shall specify the applicable performance requirements and explicitly acknowledge that the certification is subject to criminal penalties for making false statements in any matter within the jurisdiction of the U.S. government. The VA Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and the VA Chief Acquisition Officer shall jointly monitor compliance and refer any violation or suspected violation to the VA Inspector General. If the VA determines that a contract recipient did not act in good faith, such recipient shall be subject to any or all of the following: (1) referral to the VA Debarment and Suspension Committee, (2) a criminal fine, and (3) criminal prosecution. The Inspector General shall report on (1) the number of referred violations and suspected violations; and (2) the disposition of such violations, including the number of small business concerns suspended or debarred from federal contracting or referred for Department of Justice prosecution.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-2749
Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2017
Jan 15, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Oct 16, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 16, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 25, 2020
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 25, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1180-1182)
Feb 25, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 561.
Feb 25, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Feb 25, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1180-1181)
Feb 25, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 27, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 15, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3282
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.
Sep 30, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 30, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 30, 2020
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6001-6002)
Sep 30, 2020
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 1, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 20, 2020
Presented to President.
Oct 30, 2020
Signed by President.
Oct 30, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-183.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-2749
    Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2017


  • January 15, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • October 16, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • October 16, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 25, 2020
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 25, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1180-1182)


  • February 25, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 561.


  • February 25, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • February 25, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1180-1181)


  • February 25, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 27, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 15, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3282
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.


  • September 30, 2020
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 30, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 30, 2020
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6001-6002)


  • September 30, 2020
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 1, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • October 20, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • October 30, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • October 30, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-183.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-3282: Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2020
Congressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDisability and paralysisFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsMinority and disadvantaged businessesPublic contracts and procurementSmall businessVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-561| House 
| Updated: 10/30/2020
Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019 This bill applies certain small business subcontracting limitations to contracts that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awards to a small business concern owned and controlled by a veteran or a veteran with a service-connected disability. The VA may award such a contract only after obtaining a certification from the offeror that it will comply with such subcontracting limitations if awarded the contract. Such certification shall specify the applicable performance requirements and explicitly acknowledge that the certification is subject to criminal penalties for making false statements in any matter within the jurisdiction of the U.S. government. The VA Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and the VA Chief Acquisition Officer shall jointly monitor compliance and refer any violation or suspected violation to the VA Inspector General. If the VA determines that a contract recipient did not act in good faith, such recipient shall be subject to any or all of the following: (1) referral to the VA Debarment and Suspension Committee, (2) a criminal fine, and (3) criminal prosecution. The Inspector General shall report on (1) the number of referred violations and suspected violations; and (2) the disposition of such violations, including the number of small business concerns suspended or debarred from federal contracting or referred for Department of Justice prosecution.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-2749
Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2017
Jan 15, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Oct 16, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 16, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 25, 2020
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 25, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1180-1182)
Feb 25, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 561.
Feb 25, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Feb 25, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1180-1181)
Feb 25, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 27, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 15, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3282
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.
Sep 30, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 30, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 30, 2020
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6001-6002)
Sep 30, 2020
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 1, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 20, 2020
Presented to President.
Oct 30, 2020
Signed by President.
Oct 30, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-183.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-2749
    Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2017


  • January 15, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • October 16, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • October 16, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 25, 2020
    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • February 25, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1180-1182)


  • February 25, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 561.


  • February 25, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • February 25, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1180-1181)


  • February 25, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 27, 2020
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 15, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3282
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran without amendment. Without written report.


  • September 30, 2020
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 30, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 30, 2020
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6001-6002)


  • September 30, 2020
    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 1, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • October 20, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • October 30, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • October 30, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-183.
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (20)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mike Johnson (Republican)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-3282: Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDisability and paralysisFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsMinority and disadvantaged businessesPublic contracts and procurementSmall businessVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation