House Bill 4991
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Post-9/11 Veteran Business Acceleration Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 8, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4991
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Post-9/11 Veteran Business Acceleration Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to collaborate with the Small Business Administration to implement a pilot program to provide financial assistance (in lieu of educational assistance) to eligible individuals under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program for the purpose of (1) establishing and operating a new qualified business enterprise, or (2) operating an existing qualified business enterprise. Eligible individuals are those who (1) are entitled to 36 months of educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program, (2) are not in bankruptcy proceedings at the time of application, and (3) meet credit score requirements.
November 8, 2019
12/02/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
11/08/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
11/08/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:02:16 AM