Heroes Business Opportunity Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Bill 118 s 3302, also known as the Heroes Business Opportunity Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide opportunities for veterans and military spouses to start and grow their own businesses.

The bill includes provisions that would establish a grant program to provide funding for veteran-owned and military spouse-owned businesses. This funding would be used to help these entrepreneurs access resources, training, and support to help them succeed in the business world.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase access to federal contracting opportunities for veteran-owned and military spouse-owned businesses. This would be achieved by setting aside a certain percentage of federal contracts specifically for these businesses, giving them a competitive edge in the procurement process. Overall, the Heroes Business Opportunity Act of 2023 seeks to support and empower veterans and military spouses in their entrepreneurial endeavors, ultimately helping them achieve success and contribute to the economy.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3302

Introduced on
2023-11-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/14/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Bill 118 s 3302, also known as the Heroes Business Opportunity Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide opportunities for veterans and military spouses to start and grow their own businesses.

The bill includes provisions that would establish a grant program to provide funding for veteran-owned and military spouse-owned businesses. This funding would be used to help these entrepreneurs access resources, training, and support to help them succeed in the business world.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase access to federal contracting opportunities for veteran-owned and military spouse-owned businesses. This would be achieved by setting aside a certain percentage of federal contracts specifically for these businesses, giving them a competitive edge in the procurement process. Overall, the Heroes Business Opportunity Act of 2023 seeks to support and empower veterans and military spouses in their entrepreneurial endeavors, ultimately helping them achieve success and contribute to the economy.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to waive the guarantee fee for certain business loans made to veterans and spouses of veterans.

Policy Areas
Commerce

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Recent Activity

Latest Action11/14/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.