To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and maintain a database of certified veteran-owned small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in meeting its subcontracting goals, and for other purposes.

# HR 7795 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create and maintain a database of veteran-owned small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The database would help the VA track and connect with these businesses when awarding federal contracts and subcontracts, making it easier for the department to meet its goals of directing a certain percentage of contracting work to veteran entrepreneurs. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects veteran entrepreneurs and service-disabled veterans looking to grow their small businesses through federal contracts. It also impacts the VA, which would need to develop and manage this new database system.

More broadly, it could benefit the veteran business community by improving visibility and access to federal procurement opportunities. **Current Status** HR 7795 was introduced by Representative Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican, Northern Mariana Islands) in the 119th Congress. The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.