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Introduced
06/27/2019
06/27/2019
In Committee
07/17/2019
07/17/2019
Crossed Over
11/14/2019
11/14/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2019 Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2019 This bill provides statutory authority for the Boots to Business Program, which provides entrepreneurship training to individuals including veterans and active members of the Armed Forces, to be administered by the Small Business Administration.
AI Summary
This bill provides statutory authority for the Boots to Business Program, which is an entrepreneurship training program administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for individuals including veterans, active members of the Armed Forces, and their spouses and dependents. The bill establishes the goals of the program, which are to provide assistance and in-depth training to eligible individuals interested in business ownership and to equip them with the necessary tools, skills, and knowledge to start a small business. The bill outlines the program components, including presentations, online courses, in-person instruction, and collaboration with public and private entities. It also requires the SBA to ensure Veteran Business Outreach Centers participate in the program and to make program information available to the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill mandates annual reporting on the performance and effectiveness of the Boots to Business Program.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (8)
Brad Schneider (D)*,
Troy Balderson (R),
Antonio Delgado (D),
Abby Finkenauer (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Ross Spano (R),
Lauren Underwood (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (on 11/14/2019)
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