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H.R. 2499 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2015

H.R. 2499 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on May 21, 2015, sponsored by Steve Chabot with 6 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
May 21, 2015
Co-sponsors
6
Policy area
Commerce
Public law
Public Law 114-38

What it does

Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends the Small Business Act to prohibit the Small Business Administration (SBA) from collecting a guarantee fee in connection with a loan made under the SBA Express Program to a veteran or the spouse of a veteran on or after October 1, 2015, except during any upcoming fiscal year for which the President's budget, submitted to Congress, includes a cost for the Program that is abo…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Steve Chabot (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 6 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 21, 2015
  • Passed the HouseJul 13, 2015
  • Passed the SenateJul 23, 2015
  • Sent to the PresidentJul 27, 2015
  • Became lawJul 28, 2015

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-38. (Jul 28, 2015)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    House · Jul 13, 2015 · Passed
    410–1

Every roll call vote on this bill

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