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H.R. 561Became Law

Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019

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Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019

This bill applies certain small business subcontracting limitations to contracts that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awards to a small business concern owned and controlled by a veteran or a veteran with a service-connected disability.

The VA may award such a contract only after obtaining a certification from the offeror that it will comply with such subcontracting limitations if awarded the contract. Such certification shall specify the applicable performance requirements and explicitly acknowledge that the certification is subject to criminal penalties for making false statements in any matter within the jurisdiction of the U.S. government.

The VA Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and the VA Chief Acquisition Officer shall jointly monitor compliance and refer any violation or suspected violation to the VA Inspector General.

If the VA determines that a contract recipient did not act in good faith, such recipient shall be subject to any or all of the following: (1) referral to the VA Debarment and Suspension Committee, (2) a criminal fine, and (3) criminal prosecution.

The Inspector General shall report on (1) the number of referred violations and suspected violations; and (2) the disposition of such violations, including the number of small business concerns suspended or debarred from federal contracting or referred for Department of Justice prosecution.

What just happenedOct 30, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-183.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1](R-MI)Sponsor
20 cosponsors7 D13 R
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  1. Oct 30, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-183.

  2. Oct 30, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-183.

  3. Oct 30, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 30, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 20, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 20, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 1, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 30, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Sep 30, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Sep 30, 2020Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6001-6002)

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. Sep 30, 2020Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. Feb 27, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. Feb 25, 2020FloorH38310

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

  14. Feb 25, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1180-1181)

  15. Feb 25, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  16. Feb 25, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 561.

  17. Feb 25, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1180-1182)

  18. Feb 25, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Oct 16, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  20. Oct 16, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  21. Feb 8, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

    Economic Opportunity Subcommittee
  22. Jan 15, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. Jan 15, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Jan 15, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawOct 30, 202049

Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019

This bill applies certain small business subcontracting limitations to contracts that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awards to a small business concern owned and controlled by a veteran or a veteran with a service-connected disability.

The VA may award such a contract only after obtaining a certification from the offeror that it will comply with such subcontracting limitations if awarded the contract. Such certification shall specify the applicable performance requirements and explicitly acknowledge that the certification is subject to criminal penalties for making false statements in any matter within the jurisdiction of the U.S. government.

The VA Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and the VA Chief Acquisition Officer shall jointly monitor compliance and refer any violation or suspected violation to the VA Inspector General.

If the VA determines that a contract recipient did not act in good faith, such recipient shall be subject to any or all of the following: (1) referral to the VA Debarment and Suspension Committee, (2) a criminal fine, and (3) criminal prosecution.

The Inspector General shall report on (1) the number of referred violations and suspected violations; and (2) the disposition of such violations, including the number of small business concerns suspended or debarred from federal contracting or referred for Department of Justice prosecution.

Passed SenateSep 30, 202055

Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019

This bill applies certain small business subcontracting limitations to contracts that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awards to a small business concern owned and controlled by a veteran or a veteran with a service-connected disability.

The VA may award such a contract only after obtaining a certification from the offeror that it will comply with such subcontracting limitations if awarded the contract. Such certification shall specify the applicable performance requirements and explicitly acknowledge that the certification is subject to criminal penalties for making false statements in any matter within the jurisdiction of the U.S. government.

The VA Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and the VA Chief Acquisition Officer shall jointly monitor compliance and refer any violation or suspected violation to the VA Inspector General.

If the VA determines that a contract recipient did not act in good faith, such recipient shall be subject to any or all of the following: (1) referral to the VA Debarment and Suspension Committee, (2) a criminal fine, and (3) criminal prosecution.

The Inspector General shall report on (1) the number of referred violations and suspected violations; and (2) the disposition of such violations, including the number of small business concerns suspended or debarred from federal contracting or referred for Department of Justice prosecution.

Passed HouseFeb 25, 202053

Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019

This bill applies certain small business subcontracting limitations to contracts that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awards to a small business concern owned and controlled by a veteran or a veteran with a service-connected disability.

The VA may award such a contract only after obtaining a certification from the offeror that it will comply with such subcontracting limitations if awarded the contract. Such certification shall specify the applicable performance requirements and explicitly acknowledge that the certification is subject to criminal penalties for making false statements in any matter within the jurisdiction of the U.S. government.

The VA Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and the VA Chief Acquisition Officer shall jointly monitor compliance and refer any violation or suspected violation to the VA Inspector General.

If the VA determines that a contract recipient did not act in good faith, such recipient shall be subject to any or all of the following: (1) referral to the VA Debarment and Suspension Committee, (2) a criminal fine, and (3) criminal prosecution.

The Inspector General shall report on (1) the number of referred violations and suspected violations; and (2) the disposition of such violations, including the number of small business concerns suspended or debarred from federal contracting or referred for Department of Justice prosecution.

Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2019

Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019

This bill applies certain small business subcontracting limitations to contracts that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awards to a small business concern owned and controlled by a veteran or a veteran with a service-connected disability.

The VA may award such a contract only after obtaining a certification from the offeror that it will comply with such subcontracting limitations if awarded the contract. Such certification shall specify the applicable performance requirements and explicitly acknowledge that the certification is subject to criminal penalties for making false statements in any matter within the jurisdiction of the U.S. government. The bill also specifies limitations for contracts for supplies from a regular dealer that have been granted a waiver from the requirement to supply the product of a domestic small business manufacturer or processor.

The VA Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and the VA Chief Acquisition Officer shall jointly monitor compliance and refer any violation or suspected violation to the VA Inspector General.

If the VA determines that a contract recipient did not act in good faith, such recipient shall be subject to any or all of the following: (1) referral to the VA Debarment and Suspension Committee, (2) a criminal fine, and (3) criminal prosecution.

The Inspector General shall report on (1) the number of referred violations and suspected violations; and (2) the disposition of such violations, including the number of small business concerns suspended or debarred from federal contracting or referred for Department of Justice prosecution.

Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019 — Informed