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Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-903| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2023
Ben Cline

Ben Cline

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (16)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Brian Babin (Republican)

Small Business Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2023 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4433
Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2021
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4433
    Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2021


  • February 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Commerce

Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-903| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2023
Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2023 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4433
Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2021
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4433
    Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2021


  • February 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Ben Cline

Ben Cline

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (16)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Brian Babin (Republican)

Small Business Committee

Commerce

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