Veteran Federal Procurement Entrepreneurship Training Program Act
This bill creates a new training program to help veteran-owned small businesses win federal government contracts. It authorizes $1 million annually (2024-2028) for the Small Business Administration to fund nonprofit organizations that provide specialized training on federal procurement processes. The program requires grantees to use diverse experts - including government contracting specialists and private sector professionals - to teach veteran business owners how to navigate federal contracting systems. This directly affects veteran entrepreneurs seeking to compete for federal contracts, offering them practical skills to increase their success in government procurement.
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Introduced Jun 22, 2023
Last action Jun 22, 2023
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Jun 22, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Jun 22, 2023
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Benjamin L. Cardin
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