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Preference for Local Veteran Contractors in VA Contracts

This new law introduces preferences for local businesses, especially those owned by veterans, when awarding contracts for construction, maintenance, or services for Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. This aims to support local economies and veteran-owned businesses, potentially leading to new job opportunities in their communities.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs will prioritize businesses located within a 60-mile radius of the facility for which a contract is being awarded.
Special preference will be given to small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans, followed by other veteran-owned businesses, if they are local.
If a contract is awarded to a non-local contractor, the Department must publicly explain the reasons for that decision.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_800
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2021-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preference for Local Veteran Contractors Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_800.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs will prioritize businesses located within a 60-mile radius of the facility for which a contract is being awarded.
  • Special preference will be given to small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans, followed by other veteran-owned businesses, if they are local.
  • If a contract is awarded to a non-local contractor, the Department must publicly explain the reasons for that decision.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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