Investing in VETS Act

3/12/2024, 5:09 PM

Investing in Veteran Entrepreneurial Talents Act or the Investing in VETS Act

This bill raises from 3% to 5% the federal contracting participation goal for small businesses that are owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.

The Investing in VETS Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2146, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide additional support and resources for veterans who are transitioning back into civilian life after serving in the military.

One key aspect of the Investing in VETS Act is the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to organizations that offer job training, education, and other services to veterans. These grants would help these organizations expand their programs and reach more veterans in need of assistance.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies to ensure that veterans are able to access the benefits and services they are entitled to. This includes streamlining the process for veterans to receive healthcare, education, and other benefits. Overall, the Investing in VETS Act is focused on supporting veterans as they transition back into civilian life and ensuring that they have the resources they need to succeed. It is a bipartisan effort to address the challenges that many veterans face after leaving the military and to honor their service to our country.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2146

Introduced on
2023-06-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/22/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Investing in Veteran Entrepreneurial Talents Act or the Investing in VETS Act

This bill raises from 3% to 5% the federal contracting participation goal for small businesses that are owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.

The Investing in VETS Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2146, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide additional support and resources for veterans who are transitioning back into civilian life after serving in the military.

One key aspect of the Investing in VETS Act is the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to organizations that offer job training, education, and other services to veterans. These grants would help these organizations expand their programs and reach more veterans in need of assistance.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies to ensure that veterans are able to access the benefits and services they are entitled to. This includes streamlining the process for veterans to receive healthcare, education, and other benefits. Overall, the Investing in VETS Act is focused on supporting veterans as they transition back into civilian life and ensuring that they have the resources they need to succeed. It is a bipartisan effort to address the challenges that many veterans face after leaving the military and to honor their service to our country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Small Business Act to increase the Governmentwide goal for participation in Federal contracts by small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.

Policy Areas
Commerce

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/26/2023

Investing in Veteran Entrepreneurial Talents Act or the Investing in VETS Act

This bill raises from 3% to 5% the federal contracting participation goal for small businesses that are owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans....


Latest Action6/22/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.