Stop Stolen Valor for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contractors

Hozzl · 2024-03-12T19:26:23Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1469 Stop Stolen Valor for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contractors currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 7:26 PM

Summary of Bill S 1469

Bill 118 s 1469, also known as the Stop Stolen Valor for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contractors Act, aims to prevent individuals from falsely claiming to be service-disabled veterans in order to receive government contracts set aside for businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. The bill was introduced in the Senate on May 25, 2021, by Senator Tammy Duckworth.

The bill would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a process for verifying the eligibility of businesses claiming to be owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans. This process would include verifying the veteran status of the business owner and ensuring that the business meets the criteria for being considered a small business.

Additionally, the bill would require the SBA to maintain a publicly accessible database of verified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This database would help contracting officers and other government officials verify the eligibility of businesses seeking government contracts set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Overall, the Stop Stolen Valor for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contractors Act aims to protect the integrity of government contracting programs designed to support service-disabled veterans and ensure that these benefits are not being exploited by individuals falsely claiming to be service-disabled veterans.

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Current Status of Bill S 1469

Bill S 1469 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 4, 2023. Bill S 1469 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 4, 2023. Bill S 1469's most recent activity was Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. as of November 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1469

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1469

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

Fraud offenses and financial crimesPublic contracts and procurementSmall businessVeterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1469

Stop Stolen Valor for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business ContractorsStop Stolen Valor for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business ContractorsA bill to require certification of small business concerns as small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans in order to be counted toward goals for contract awards, and for other purposes.

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