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Veterans Entrepreneurial Transition Act of 2015 or the VET Act of 2015 This bill amends the Small Business Act to direct the Small Business Administration to carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of making grants to eligible veterans to start or acquire a qualifying business enterprise.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Issues related to veteran-owned businesses, veterans employment, and pro-veteran employee support efforts, including expanded options for GI Bill fund use - H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015.
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Issues relating to entrepreneurship, including government regulations, taxation, cloud computing, veteran-owned businesses, security and access to credit - no specific legislation. Issues relating to creating a "one-stop-shop" for entrepreneurs to engage with federal, state and local governments - no specific legislation. Efforts to allow entrepreneurs to incubate in surplus government office buildings or agency office space - no specific legislation. Issues related to 8A certification program - H.R. 4909 and S. 2943 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. S. 181-Startup Act - Issues related to STEM and entrepreneurship. H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015 - entire bill.
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Transition to Independence Act (S.1604) creates a five year transition to independence medicaid buy in demonstration program. Complex Rehabilitation Technology Acts (S. 1013) (H.R. 1516) amend Medicare to cover complex rehabilitation technology that is designed to meet an individuals medical, physical, functional and capacity for activities for daily living. Lifespan Respite Care Act (H.R. 3248) increases the availability and coordination of respite care services for family caregivers of individuals with disabilities, regardless of age. Disability Integration Act of 2015 (S.2427) amends state and local governments plans to house people with disabilities in defined living spaces. Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015 (H.R. 670) (S.349) Disability Community Support for Protecting Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment of 2016 (H.R. 5210)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Small Business
Issues relating to entrepreneurship, including government regulations, taxation, cloud computing, veteran-owned businesses, security and access to credit - no specific legislation. Issues relating to creating a "one-stop-shop" for entrepreneurs to engage with federal, state and local governments - no specific legislation. Efforts to allow entrepreneurs to incubate in surplus government office buildings or agency office space - no specific legislation. Issues related to 8A certification program - no specific legislation. S. 181-Startup Act - Issues related to STEM and entrepreneurship. H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015 - entire bill.
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Veterans
Issues related to veteran-owned businesses, veterans employment, and pro-veteran employee support efforts, including expanded options for GI Bill fund use - H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015; "Joining Forces" employment pledge.
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Transition to Independence Act (S.1604) creates a five year transition to independence medicaid buy in demonstration program. Complex Rehabilitation Technology Acts (S. 1013) (H.R. 1516) amend Medicare to cover complex rehabilitation technology that is designed to meet an individuals medical, physical, functional and capacity for activities for daily living. Lifespan Respite Care Act (H.R. 3248) increases the availability and coordination of respite care services for family caregivers of individuals with disabilities, regardless of age. Disability Integration Act of 2015 (S.2427) amends state and local governments plans to house people with disabilities in defined living spaces. Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015 (H.R. 670) (S.349) Disability Community Support for Protecting Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment of 2016 (H.R. 5210)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Small Business
Issues relating to entrepreneurship, including government regulations, taxation, cloud computing, veteran-owned businesses, security and access to credit - no specific legislation. S. 181-Startup Act - Issues related to STEM and entrepreneurship. H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015 - entire bill.
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Veterans
Issues related to veteran-owned businesses, veterans employment, and pro-veteran employee support efforts, including expanded options for GI Bill fund use - H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015; "Joining Forces" employment pledge.
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Veterans
Issues related to veteran-owned businesses, veterans employment, and pro-veteran employee support efforts, including expanded options for GI Bill fund use - H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015; "Joining Forces" employment pledge.
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Small Business
Issues relating to entrepreneurship, including government regulations, taxation, cloud computing, veteran-owned businesses, security and access to credit - no specific legislation. S. 181-Startup Act - Issues related to STEM and entrepreneurship. H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015 - entire bill.
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Transition to Independence Act (S.1604) creates a five year transition to independence medicaid buy in demonstration program. Complex Rehabilitation Technology Acts (S. 1013) (H.R. 1516) amend Medicare to cover complex rehabilitation technology that is designed to meet an individuals medical, physical, functional and capacity for activities for daily living. Lifespan Respite Care Act (H.R. 3248) increases the availability and coordination of respite care services for family caregivers of individuals with disabilities, regardless of age. Disability Integration Act of 2015 (S.2427) amends state and local governments plans to house people with disabilities in defined living spaces. Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015 (H.R. 670) (S.349) Disability Community Support for Protecting Patient Access to Durable Medical Equipment of 2016 (H.R. 5210)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Small Business
Issues relating to entrepreneurship, including government regulations, taxation, cloud computing, veteran-owned businesses, security and access to credit - no specific legislation. S. 181-Startup Act - Issues related to STEM and entrepreneurship. H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015 - entire bill.
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Veterans
Issues related to veteran-owned businesses, veterans employment, and pro-veteran employee support efforts, including expanded options for GI Bill fund use - H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015.
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Transition to Independence Act (S.1604) creates a five year transition to independence medicaid buy in demonstration program. Complex Rehabilitation Technology Acts (S. 1013) (H.R. 1516) amend Medicare to cover complex rehabilitation technology that is designed to meet an individuals medical, physical, functional and capacity for activities for daily living. Able Act (H.R. 647) (S. 313) encourages and assists individuals with disabilities and their families to be able to save funds for maintaining their health, independence and quality of life. Lifespan Respite Care Act (H.R. 3248) increases the availability and coordination of respite care services for family caregivers of individuals with disabilities, regardless of age. Disability Integration Act of 2015 (S.2427) amends state and local governments plans to house people with disabilities in defined living spaces.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Issues relating to entrepreneurship, including government regulations, taxation, cloud computing, veteran-owned businesses, security and access to credit - no specific legislation. S. 181-Startup Act - Issues related to STEM and entrepreneurship. H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015 - entire bill.
Client expense: $580,359 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · fourth_quarter · Veterans
Issues related to veteran-owned businesses, veterans employment, and pro-veteran employee support efforts, including expanded options for GI Bill fund use - H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015.
Client expense: $580,359 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · third_quarter · Veterans
Issues related to veteran-owned businesses, veterans employment, and pro-veteran employee support efforts, including expanded options for GI Bill fund use - H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015.
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2015 · third_quarter · Small Business
Issues relating to entrepreneurship, including government regulations, taxation, cloud computing, veteran-owned businesses, security and access to credit - no specific legislation. S. 181-Startup Act - Issues related to STEM and entrepreneurship. H.R. 3248 and S. 1862 - VET Act of 2015 - entire bill.
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
| Democratic |
| CA |
| Kevin Cramer | Republican | ND |
| Madeleine Z. Bordallo | Democratic | GU |
| Rodney Davis | Republican | IL |
| Todd Young | Republican | IN |
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office