H.R. 4048 (112th): Improving Contracting Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Act of 2012

Introduced:
Feb 16, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Bill Johnson [R-OH6]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 16, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 16, 2012
Referred to Committee Feb 16, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Veterans' Affairs

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Full Title

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the contracting goals and preferences of the Department of Veterans Affairs with respect to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans.

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Last updated Feb 16, 2012.
2 pages

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2/16/2012--Introduced.
Improving Contracting Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, for purposes of meeting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contracting goals with respect to small businesses owned and controlled by veterans, to include the acquisition of goods and services through the use of a federal supply schedule of the General Services Administration (GSA).

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