Latest action · May 19, 2015Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Progress
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IntroducedMar 4, 2015
Passed HouseMay 18, 2015
Passed SenateNot reached
To the PresidentNot reached
Became lawNot reached
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Relief Act
(Sec. 2) Treats the surviving spouse of a service-disabled veteran who acquires the ownership interest in a small business of the deceased veteran as such veteran for purposes of eligibility for VA service-disabled small business contracting goals and preferences for: (1) 10 years after the veteran's death if such veteran was either 100% disabled or died from a service-connected disability, or (2) 3 years after such death if the veteran was less than 100% disabled and did not die from a service-connected disability.
Recorded votes 1
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May 19, 2015Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 18, 2015Mr. Wenstrup moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 18, 2015Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3260-3261)
May 18, 2015DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1313.
May 18, 2015At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Constitutional authority
Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following: Article I, section 8 of the United States Constitution.
The sponsor’s statement, as printed in the Congressional Record, vol. 161, no. 37, March 4, 2015, page H1617.
Printed hearings 1
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Official Title as Introduced
To amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance the treatment of certain small business concerns for purposes of Department of Veterans Affairs contracting goals and preferences.
Short Titles as Introduced
Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Relief Act
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