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S. 1400

Introduced

Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2015

Introduced 5/20/2015•114th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 222.

9/15/2015 • Senate

Summary

Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2015

This bill amends the Small Business Act to direct the Small Business Administration (SBA) to give access to and manage the distribution of U.S-owned surplus property, including foreign excess personal property returned to a state for handling as surplus property, to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, pursuant to a memorandum of understanding between the SBA and the head of the state agency for surplus properties.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s) • 9/15/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Commerce
Government buildings, facilities, and propertyIntergovernmental relationsSmall businessState and local government operationsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

3
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

Democrat • IL

Sponsored 5/20/2015

Cosponsors (3)

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Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]

R-LA

Joined 5/21/2015

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Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

D-MI

Joined 7/13/2016

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Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

D-WI

Joined 9/28/2016

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

May 20, 2015

Committee Review

July 29, 2015

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate9/15/2015
Introduced in Senate5/20/2015

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors3