VA SUBCON Act
Veteran-Owned Businesses: New VA Subcontractor Database
The VA SUBCON Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. It is actively moving, but no further committee hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill currently associated with this legislation.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a new database of small businesses owned by veterans and disabled veterans. The goal is to help these businesses get more work as subcontractors on large government projects.
- To qualify for the database, a business must have a proven track record. They must have successfully finished at least two previous government contracts with a "Satisfactory" rating or higher to ensure they are reliable partners.
- Large companies bidding on VA contracts will be able to use this list to find veteran-owned partners. This makes it easier for big contractors to meet federal requirements for hiring veteran-owned small businesses.
- The project will use existing staff and money rather than asking for new funding. The database program is temporary and is scheduled to end on December 31, 2028, unless Congress renews it.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
VA SUBCON Act
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