Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 2749, also known as the Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2017, aims to increase opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses to secure government contracts. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in June 2017.

The main provisions of the bill include requiring the Small Business Administration (SBA) to conduct a study on the participation of veteran-owned small businesses in federal contracting programs. The SBA would also be required to submit a report to Congress on the results of the study, along with recommendations for improving opportunities for veteran-owned businesses.

Additionally, the bill would require the SBA to establish a task force to develop strategies for increasing the participation of veteran-owned small businesses in federal contracting programs. The task force would be composed of representatives from the SBA, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other relevant federal agencies. Overall, the Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2017 aims to support and promote veteran-owned small businesses by identifying barriers to their participation in federal contracting programs and developing strategies to overcome these barriers. The bill is currently pending in the House of Representatives and has not yet been enacted into law.