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Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4433| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2021
Ben Cline

Ben Cline

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (14)
Bob Good (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Small Business Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2021 This bill requires the Small Business Administration to carry out a pilot program assessing the feasibility and advisability of making grants to eligible veterans to start or acquire a small business concern, a franchise business enterprise, or any other appropriate category of business enterprise. Eligible veterans are those veterans or members of the Armed Forces who (1) are currently retiring or separating from the Armed Forces or have been honorably discharged from active duty, (2) have completed a specified minimum period of active duty, and (3) are entitled to certain educational assistance programs. Grant recipients must complete an entrepreneurship readiness program and prepare a business plan, and they may use grant funds for purposes such as purchasing goods or services, funding a project that is directed toward economic development objectives, and acquiring a business enterprise.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • July 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Commerce

Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4433| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2021
Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2021 This bill requires the Small Business Administration to carry out a pilot program assessing the feasibility and advisability of making grants to eligible veterans to start or acquire a small business concern, a franchise business enterprise, or any other appropriate category of business enterprise. Eligible veterans are those veterans or members of the Armed Forces who (1) are currently retiring or separating from the Armed Forces or have been honorably discharged from active duty, (2) have completed a specified minimum period of active duty, and (3) are entitled to certain educational assistance programs. Grant recipients must complete an entrepreneurship readiness program and prepare a business plan, and they may use grant funds for purposes such as purchasing goods or services, funding a project that is directed toward economic development objectives, and acquiring a business enterprise.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • July 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Ben Cline

Ben Cline

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (14)
Bob Good (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Small Business Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted