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Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009
4/7/2025, 3:25 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3949
Bill 111 hr 3949, also known as the Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009, is a piece of legislation aimed at providing support and assistance to veterans who own small businesses, as well as protecting the rights of servicemembers.
The bill includes provisions that would establish a program within the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide training, counseling, and assistance to veterans who own or are looking to start small businesses. This program would help veterans navigate the complexities of starting and running a small business, as well as provide them with resources and support to help them succeed.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to protect the rights of servicemembers, including provisions that would prohibit lenders from foreclosing on the homes of servicemembers while they are on active duty, as well as provisions that would protect servicemembers from predatory lending practices. Overall, the Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009 aims to support veterans in their entrepreneurial endeavors and ensure that servicemembers are protected from financial exploitation while serving their country.
The bill includes provisions that would establish a program within the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide training, counseling, and assistance to veterans who own or are looking to start small businesses. This program would help veterans navigate the complexities of starting and running a small business, as well as provide them with resources and support to help them succeed.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to protect the rights of servicemembers, including provisions that would prohibit lenders from foreclosing on the homes of servicemembers while they are on active duty, as well as provisions that would protect servicemembers from predatory lending practices. Overall, the Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009 aims to support veterans in their entrepreneurial endeavors and ensure that servicemembers are protected from financial exploitation while serving their country.
Current Status of Bill HR 3949
Bill HR 3949 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 28, 2009. Bill HR 3949 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on October 28, 2009.  Bill HR 3949's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of November 4, 2009
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3949
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3949
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3949
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