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

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.