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H.R. 1606 118th Congress House

Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2023

Official title: To amend the Small Business Act to codify the Boots to Business Program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 14, 2023 Introduced by: Bradley Scott Schneider Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 21, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jun 20, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 272). (text: CR H2973)
Jun 20, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2973-2975)
Jun 20, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 20, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2978-2979)
Jun 20, 2023
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.
Jun 20, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1606.
Jun 20, 2023
Mr. Ellzey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 5, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 75.
Jun 5, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 118-98.
May 25, 2023
Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
May 23, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 14, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 20, 2023 House · vote #272 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 407–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 21, 2023

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2023

This bill provides statutory authority for the Boots to Business Program, which provides entrepreneurship training to individuals including veterans and active members of the Armed Forces, to be administered by the Small Business Administration.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 5009 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
  • HR 8070 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
  • S 38 Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2023
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 3 Republican 3
D
Thanedar, Shri
Michigan · May 24, 2023
 R
Mann, Tracey
Kansas · May 23, 2023
Molinaro, Marcus
· May 23, 2023
 D
DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · May 22, 2023
Kildee, Daniel
· May 22, 2023
 R
Ellzey, Jake
Texas · Mar 14, 2023
 D
McGarvey, Morgan
Kentucky · Mar 14, 2023
 R
Williams, Roger
Texas · Mar 14, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1606: Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1606/
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"H.R. 1606: Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-1606/.
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