S 2679
115th Congress
Senate
Commerce
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Intergovernmental relations
Small business
State and local government operations
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018
Everywhere this bill has been
21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 3, 2019
Became Public Law No: 115-416.
Jan 3, 2019
Signed by President.
Dec 27, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 20, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 20, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 1 (Roll no. 454). (text: CR H10402)
Dec 20, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10434-10435)
Dec 20, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 20, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2679.
Dec 20, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10401-10402)
Dec 20, 2018
Mr. Marshall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 10, 2018
Held at the desk.
Dec 10, 2018
Received in the House.
Dec 6, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 6, 2018
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7334; text: CR S7334)
Dec 6, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7334; text: CR S7334)
Dec 5, 2018
By Senator Risch from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report. Report No. 115-414.
Oct 11, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 633.
Oct 11, 2018
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 11, 2018
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 16, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Apr 16, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2018 | House · vote #454 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 389–1 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Small Business Act to direct the Small Business Administration (SBA) to give access to and manage the distribution of U.S-owned surplus property, pursuant to a memorandum of agreement between the SBA, the General Services Administration, and the head of the state agency for surplus properties, to small businesses owned and controlled by veterans. This includes access to foreign excess property returned to a state for handling as surplus property.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 115-416.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
4
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2679: Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-2679/
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