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Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 15, 2015Commerce
S. 957

Veterans Entrepreneurship Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Jun 10, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Veterans Entrepreneurship Act

(Sec. 3) Amends the Small Business Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) from assessing a guarantee fee in connection with a loan made under the SBA Express Program to a veteran or spouse of a veteran on or after October 1, 2015.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Administrator to report to Congress on: (1) the feasibility of providing financial planning and counseling to owners of small business concerns who are members of a reserve component prior to deployment; (2) the level of outreach to and consultation with female veterans by women's business centers and veterans business outreach centers; and (3) the Military Reservists Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, which shall include a discussion of SBA outreach efforts to increase participation, the number of loans made, and an analysis of the effectiveness of, and recommendations for improving, the Program.

What just happenedApr 21, 2016

By Senator Vitter from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 114-240.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH](D-NH)Sponsor
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  1. Apr 21, 2016Floor

    By Senator Vitter from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 114-240.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  2. Apr 21, 2016Committee14900

    By Senator Vitter from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 114-240.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  3. Jun 10, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 105.

  4. Jun 10, 2015Committee

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Vitter without amendment. Without written report.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  5. Jun 10, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Vitter without amendment. Without written report.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  6. Apr 23, 2015Committee

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  7. Apr 15, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  8. Apr 15, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentJun 10, 201580

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Veterans Entrepreneurship Act

(Sec. 3) Amends the Small Business Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) from assessing a guarantee fee in connection with a loan made under the SBA Express Program to a veteran or spouse of a veteran on or after October 1, 2015.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Administrator to report to Congress on: (1) the feasibility of providing financial planning and counseling to owners of small business concerns who are members of a reserve component prior to deployment; (2) the level of outreach to and consultation with female veterans by women's business centers and veterans business outreach centers; and (3) the Military Reservists Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, which shall include a discussion of SBA outreach efforts to increase participation, the number of loans made, and an analysis of the effectiveness of, and recommendations for improving, the Program.

Introduced in SenateApr 15, 2015

Veterans Entrepreneurship Act

Amends the Small Business Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) from assessing a guarantee fee in connection with a loan made under the SBA Express Program to a veteran or spouse of a veteran on or after October 1, 2015.

Directs the Administrator to report to Congress on: (1) the feasibility of providing financial planning and counseling to owners of small business concerns who are members of a reserve component prior to deployment; (2) the level of outreach to and consultation with female veterans by women's business centers and veterans business outreach centers; and (3) the Military Reservists Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, which shall include a discussion of SBA outreach efforts to increase participation, the number of loans made, and an analysis of the effectiveness of, and recommendations for improving, the Program.

Veterans Entrepreneurship Act — Informed