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US HR7369

US HR7369
VENTURE Act Veteran Eligibility for Necessities To Undertake Rewarding Entrepreneurship Act


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Introduced
04/01/2022
In Committee
04/06/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligi- bility of veterans who may receive self-employment assist- ance under the Veteran Readiness and Employment pro- gram of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill, the Veteran Eligibility for Necessities To Undertake Rewarding Entrepreneurship Act (VENTURE Act), aims to expand the eligibility of veterans who may receive self-employment assistance under the Veteran Readiness and Employment program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specifically, it amends the existing law to allow the Secretary to provide veterans with necessary license fees, equipment, supplies, and minimum stocks of materials to begin self-employment, within prescribed criteria and cost limitations. The bill also mandates that priority be given to veterans with the most severe service-connected disabilities who require homebound training or self-employment, or both. Finally, it includes technical amendments to correct language in the existing law.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. (on 04/06/2022)

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