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H.R. 6221, The Veteran-Owned Small Business Protection and Clarification Act of 2008
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H.R. 6221 would amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include in each contract the Secretary enters for the acquisition of goods and services a provision that requires the contractee to comply with the contracting goals and preferences for small business concerns owned or controlled by veterans.
Detailed Summary
Veteran-Owned Small Business Protection and Clarification Act of 2008 - Requires that, if the Secretary of Veterans Affairs enters into a contract or other arrangement, on or after June 1, 2007, to acquire goods or services (or both), the Secretary shall include in such contract or arrangement a requirement that the contractee comply with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contracting goals and preferences with respect to small businesses owned and controlled by veterans and service-disabled veterans.
Directs the Secretary to modify current contracts and arrangements to comply with requirements of this Act.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 7/31/2008: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Rachel
January 3, 2009, 4:52am (report abuse)The new administration should absolutely include veterans programs and especially programs for veteran owned businesses into their economic recovery planning.
Right now there are many small veteran owned businesses that are having a tough time keeping afloat. Any programs that help our veterans maintain and grow their respective businesses is a good thing for our economy and, more importantly, for America.
Check out some of the current programs online that help veteran owned businesses including many that are not managed (probably a good thing) by any government agency. VeteranOwnedBusiness.com http://www.VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is a perfect example. It's a great resource for agencies, consumers other businesses and fellow veterans to search for and conduct business directly with businesses owned by United States military veterans.