H.R. 561 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019
H.R. 561 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 15, 2019, sponsored by Jack Bergman with 20 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 116-183
What it does
Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019 This bill applies certain small business subcontracting limitations to contracts that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awards to a small business concern owned and controlled by a veteran or a veteran with a service-connected disability.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jack Bergman (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2019
- Passed the HouseFeb 25, 2020
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentOct 20, 2020
- Became lawOct 30, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-183. (Oct 30, 2020)
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