This legislation requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a program aimed at assisting military spouses in forming, operating, and growing small business concerns. The program is designed to provide support through remotely accessible online services, or it may extend an existing SBA program if tailored specifically for military spouses and meeting the bill's requirements. The assistance provided will include helping military spouses understand the requirements for starting and running a business, including relocating operations. It will also focus on strengthening their expertise and skills necessary for creating sustainable businesses, particularly in light of challenges such as military deployments , absences from the workforce, and frequent permanent changes of duty station. Additionally, the program will facilitate mentorship through partnerships with organizations supporting military spouse entrepreneurship. The bill mandates a survey, conducted in consultation with relevant stakeholders, to identify barriers military spouses face in entrepreneurship, including challenges in accessing capital and critical resources. The Administrator must submit a report on these survey results within 180 days of enactment. These findings will then be used to inform the program's implementation, and an outreach program will be developed to ensure military spouses are aware of the available assistance.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Commerce
Military Spouse Entrepreneurship Act of 2025
USA119th CongressS-2639| Senate
| Updated: 7/31/2025
This legislation requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a program aimed at assisting military spouses in forming, operating, and growing small business concerns. The program is designed to provide support through remotely accessible online services, or it may extend an existing SBA program if tailored specifically for military spouses and meeting the bill's requirements. The assistance provided will include helping military spouses understand the requirements for starting and running a business, including relocating operations. It will also focus on strengthening their expertise and skills necessary for creating sustainable businesses, particularly in light of challenges such as military deployments , absences from the workforce, and frequent permanent changes of duty station. Additionally, the program will facilitate mentorship through partnerships with organizations supporting military spouse entrepreneurship. The bill mandates a survey, conducted in consultation with relevant stakeholders, to identify barriers military spouses face in entrepreneurship, including challenges in accessing capital and critical resources. The Administrator must submit a report on these survey results within 180 days of enactment. These findings will then be used to inform the program's implementation, and an outreach program will be developed to ensure military spouses are aware of the available assistance.