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Week Ending August 1, 2008

H.R.6221 To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include in each contract the Secretary enters for the acquisition of goods and services a provision that requires the contractee to comply with the contracting goals and preferences for small business concerns owned or controlled by veterans, and for other purposes.

Current law is amended to include that if the Secretary enters, on or before Jun 1, 2007, into a contract, memorandum of understanding, agreement or other arrangement with any governmental entity or person to acquire goods or services, or both, to be included is a requirement that the entity or person will comply with provisions regarding the use of veteran-owned small businesses.

Sponsor:  Rep. John Boozman (AR-3^rd)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote July 31, 2008

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