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Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018

Floor Speech

Date: Dec. 20, 2018
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Business and Consumers

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. 2679, the Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act.

Currently, the Federal agencies make their excess property available to other agencies and eligible organizations that serve the public. Today's bill is a commonsense expansion of the list of eligible entities that receive surplus property.

By adding qualified veteran-owned small businesses to the list, it ensures veteran entrepreneurs have the resources they need to start and grow. With more than 2.5 million veteran-owned small firms, this bill puts them on equal footing with other entities that provide important services to our country.

Mr. Speaker, I urge Members to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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