Veterans Affairs Opportunity for Women-Owned Small Businesses Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T23:20:05Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2873 Veterans Affairs Opportunity for Women-Owned Small Businesses Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 11:20 PM

Summary of Bill S 2873

Bill 118 s 2873, also known as the Veterans Affairs Opportunity for Women-Owned Small Businesses Act of 2023, aims to provide more opportunities for women-owned small businesses within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill seeks to increase the participation of women-owned small businesses in VA contracting and procurement processes.

Specifically, the bill requires the VA to establish a program to increase contracting and subcontracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses. This program would include outreach and education efforts to inform women-owned small businesses about contracting opportunities with the VA. Additionally, the bill requires the VA to develop a mentorship program to help women-owned small businesses navigate the contracting process and build relationships with larger businesses.

Furthermore, the bill requires the VA to report annually to Congress on its efforts to increase contracting opportunities for women-owned small businesses. This report would include information on the number of contracts awarded to women-owned small businesses, the value of those contracts, and any challenges faced by women-owned small businesses in the contracting process. Overall, the Veterans Affairs Opportunity for Women-Owned Small Businesses Act of 2023 aims to level the playing field for women-owned small businesses within the VA contracting process and provide them with the support and resources needed to succeed in the federal marketplace.

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Current Status of Bill S 2873

Bill S 2873 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 20, 2023. Bill S 2873 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 20, 2023. Bill S 2873's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of September 20, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2873

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2873

Veterans Affairs Opportunity for Women-Owned Small Businesses Act of 2023Veterans Affairs Opportunity for Women-Owned Small Businesses Act of 2023A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the Women-Owned Small Business program in the Department of Veterans Affairs procurement hierarchy of small business preferences, and for other purposes.

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