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Veteran Business Certification: Ending Self-Verification for Federal Contracts.

This law mandates official certification by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for businesses owned by service-disabled veterans seeking federal contracts. The goal is to prevent fraud and ensure that contracts intended for veterans are awarded only to legitimate veteran-owned enterprises. Currently self-certified businesses have one year to apply for official certification to maintain their eligibility.
Key points
Mandatory SBA Certification: Service-disabled veteran-owned businesses must now be officially certified by the SBA to qualify for federal contract goals.
Combating Fraud: The change aims to stop non-veteran businesses from falsely claiming veteran status to secure government contracts.
One-Year Transition: Existing self-certified businesses have 12 months to file an application for official certification to retain their contracting eligibility.
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Print number: 118_S_1469
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2023-05-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop Stolen Valor for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Contractors

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1469.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory SBA Certification: Service-disabled veteran-owned businesses must now be officially certified by the SBA to qualify for federal contract goals.
  • Combating Fraud: The change aims to stop non-veteran businesses from falsely claiming veteran status to secure government contracts.
  • One-Year Transition: Existing self-certified businesses have 12 months to file an application for official certification to retain their contracting eligibility.
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 Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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