A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Veterans Affairs Subcontractor Competition and Opportunity Network Act," requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create and manage a database. This database will track small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration as being owned and controlled by veterans. It specifically aims to distinguish between veterans and those with service-connected disabilities. The tool is intended to help the Department of Veterans Affairs meet its small business contracting goals. The Secretary must also submit a report to Congressional committees regarding the database's usage and success. Finally, the database mandate is set to sunset on December 31, 2028.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The database provides a direct tool for veteran small business owners to showcase their status to potential partners.
- Scored +4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill specifically targets the advancement of veteran-owned businesses within the Department of Veterans Affairs procurement process.
- Scored +4
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill creates a specialized database to increase the visibility of veteran-owned small businesses to potential prime contractors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Meeting Contracting Goals: The database is designed to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in meeting specific small business contracting goals related to veteran-owned businesses (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Increased Visibility for Veteran Businesses: The database allows users to distinguish between general veteran-owned businesses and those owned by veterans with service-connected disabilities (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Assistance in Subcontracting Plans: The database will be available to larger businesses to help them formulate required small business subcontracting plans (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Exclusion of Certain Businesses: Small business concerns that are part of a mentor-protege program or joint venture will be excluded from the database (Section 2(a)(3)(A)).
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High Bar for Entry: To be included, a business must have had at least two past prime contracts with an evaluation rating of "Satisfactory" or better (Section 2(a)(3)(B)).
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Limited Duration: The entire section is set to sunset on December 31, 2028 (Section 2(e)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The database provides a direct tool for veteran small business owners to showcase their status to potential partners. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill specifically targets the advancement of veteran-owned businesses within the Department of Veterans Affairs procurement process.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill creates a specialized database to increase the visibility of veteran-owned small businesses to potential prime contractors. Is this likely to create jobs? — The database helps veteran-owned small businesses secure contracts, which can support job growth within those firms.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill supports the economic opportunities available to veteran entrepreneurs through federal contracting.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The required report to Congressional committees increases oversight of how the Department meets its contracting goals.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By assisting veteran-owned businesses in securing contracts, the bill may support the economic stability of veteran households.
- 3/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House