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S. 2679Became Law

Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 3, 2019)

Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) 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, pursuant to a memorandum of agreement between the SBA, the General Services Administration, and the head of the state agency for surplus properties, to small businesses owned and controlled by veterans. This includes access to foreign excess property returned to a state for handling as surplus property.

What just happenedJan 3, 2019

Became Public Law No: 115-416.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
5 cosponsors4 D1 R
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  1. Jan 3, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 115-416.

  2. Jan 3, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-416.

  3. Jan 3, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 3, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 27, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 27, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 20, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 20, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 1 (Roll no. 454). (text: CR H10402)

  9. Dec 20, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 1 (Roll no. 454).(text: CR H10402)

  10. Dec 20, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10434-10435)

  11. Dec 20, 2018FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Dec 20, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2679.

  13. Dec 20, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10401-10402)

  14. Dec 20, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Marshall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Dec 10, 2018FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Dec 10, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Dec 6, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Dec 6, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7334; text: CR S7334)

  19. Dec 6, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7334; text: CR S7334)

  20. Dec 5, 2018Floor

    By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-414.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  21. Dec 5, 2018Committee14900

    By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-414.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  22. Oct 11, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 633.

  23. Oct 11, 2018Committee

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  24. Oct 11, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  25. Oct 11, 2018Committee

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

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  26. Apr 16, 2018IntroReferral

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

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  27. Apr 16, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJan 3, 201949

Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) 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, pursuant to a memorandum of agreement between the SBA, the General Services Administration, and the head of the state agency for surplus properties, to small businesses owned and controlled by veterans. This includes access to foreign excess property returned to a state for handling as surplus property.

Introduced in SenateApr 16, 2018

Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018

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, pursuant to a memorandum of understanding between the SBA, the General Services Administration, and the head of the state agency for surplus properties, to small businesses owned and controlled by veterans. This includes access to foreign excess personal property returned to a state for handling as surplus property.

Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018 — Informed