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house Bill H.R. 3734

Should the Federal Gov’t Study Barriers to Veteran Business Ownership?

Argument in favor

Veterans face unique barriers to establishing and supporting small businesses. It’s important for the federal government to understand these challenges so it can address them properly. While there are numerous programs to support veterans looking to open, or who already own, small businesses, the reason(s) behind the recent decline in new veteran-owned small businesses and the role that access (or lack thereof) to credit plays in veterans’ small business ownership aren’t well understood.

jimK's Opinion
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11/14/2019
I believe that young people, in particular, enlisting for military service and possibly re-upping do not have the opportunities to fully develop credit histories which effects their credit score and access to loans to support new business ventures. They are therefore disadvantaged by virtue of their service and should not be ‘penalized’ because they have served. I think this deserves study and actions taken to remove those disadvantages if they are as bad as I suspect they could be.
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Evelyn's Opinion
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11/13/2019
Anything that can be done to help vets should be done. We have many vets that have returned from Afghanistan and other wars with severe mental and physical issues. They should be assisted as much as possible.
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RjGoodman's Opinion
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11/13/2019
Yes, veterans face unique barriers to establishing and supporting small businesses. It’s important for the federal government to understand these challenges so it can address them properly. While there are numerous programs to support veterans looking to open, or who already own, small businesses, the reason(s) behind the recent decline in new veteran-owned small businesses and the role that access (or lack thereof) to credit plays in veterans’ small business ownership aren’t well understood.
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Argument opposed

While the number of new veteran-owned small businesses is lower in the post-9/11 era than the post-World War II era, this is due to new veterans’ youth and excellent employment prospects for veterans, not necessarily to barriers to veterans’ entrepreneurship. With this in mind, it would be a waste of federal money and resources to study barriers to veterans’ small business ownership in the absence of strong evidence that veterans are actually facing increased barriers to entrepreneurship.

Brian's Opinion
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11/13/2019
How about we stop overly glorifying veterans for their service to the oil empire and investigate barriers to starting a business that affects ANYBODY.
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Terry's Opinion
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11/13/2019
More bureaucracy?? Now we will have a bunch of new silly laws. Does this have to be studied?
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Glowurm's Opinion
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11/14/2019
Go to hell, Don Young. You couldn’t care less about our Vets. You hypocrite! I trust NOTHING YOUR NAME IS ON. I’ve known you for over 45 years. You and Humpy Dumpy need to go and you both need to go AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE!
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bill Progress

  • Not enacted
    The President has not signed this bill
  • The senate has not voted
      senate Committees
      Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  • The house Passed November 13th, 2019
    Roll Call Vote 421 Yea / 3 Nay
      house Committees
      Committee on Small Business
    IntroducedJuly 12th, 2019
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Bill Activity

  • IntroReferral
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • Floor
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 3 (Roll no. 614).
  • Floor
    Considered as unfinished business.
  • Floor
    Considered under suspension of the rules.
  • Floor
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Floor
    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.
  • Floor
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3734.
  • Floor
    Mr. Schneider moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • Floor
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 3 (Roll no. 614). (text: CR H8803)
  • Floor
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8813-8814)
  • Floor
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8803-8805)
  • Calendars
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 185.
  • Committee
    Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 116-233.
  • Committee
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • Committee
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • IntroReferral
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

bill Progress

  • Not enacted
    The President has not signed this bill
  • The senate has not voted
      senate Committees
      Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  • The house Passed November 13th, 2019
    Roll Call Vote 421 Yea / 3 Nay
      house Committees
      Committee on Small Business
    IntroducedJuly 12th, 2019
Log in or create an account to see how your Reps voted!
    jimK's Opinion In Favor
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    11/14/2019
    I believe that young people, in particular, enlisting for military service and possibly re-upping do not have the opportunities to fully develop credit histories which effects their credit score and access to loans to support new business ventures. They are therefore disadvantaged by virtue of their service and should not be ‘penalized’ because they have served. I think this deserves study and actions taken to remove those disadvantages if they are as bad as I suspect they could be.
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    Brian's Opinion Against
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    11/13/2019
    How about we stop overly glorifying veterans for their service to the oil empire and investigate barriers to starting a business that affects ANYBODY.
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    Evelyn's Opinion In Favor
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    11/13/2019
    Anything that can be done to help vets should be done. We have many vets that have returned from Afghanistan and other wars with severe mental and physical issues. They should be assisted as much as possible.
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    burrkitty's Opinion Against
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    11/14/2019
    This is silly.
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    RjGoodman's Opinion In Favor
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    11/13/2019
    Yes, veterans face unique barriers to establishing and supporting small businesses. It’s important for the federal government to understand these challenges so it can address them properly. While there are numerous programs to support veterans looking to open, or who already own, small businesses, the reason(s) behind the recent decline in new veteran-owned small businesses and the role that access (or lack thereof) to credit plays in veterans’ small business ownership aren’t well understood.
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    Dion's Opinion In Favor
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    11/13/2019
    Any assistance the veterans need, they should have access.
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    Terry's Opinion Against
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    11/13/2019
    More bureaucracy?? Now we will have a bunch of new silly laws. Does this have to be studied?
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    Glowurm's Opinion Against
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    11/14/2019
    Go to hell, Don Young. You couldn’t care less about our Vets. You hypocrite! I trust NOTHING YOUR NAME IS ON. I’ve known you for over 45 years. You and Humpy Dumpy need to go and you both need to go AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE!
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    Waltraud 's Public Comment
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    11/14/2019
    It’s good that it passed. But I am not sure how much needs to be studied. Just enact a law that veterans can get small business loans without much red tape.
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    Bob's Opinion In Favor
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    11/14/2019
    The better Question is who are the 3 Treasonous Republicans Voting against giving better opportunities to our Patriotic American Heroes, Our Veterans. And Who are the Ignorant Morons that elected to office?
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    Gregg 's Opinion Against
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    11/14/2019
    The Federal Government is not objective enough to conduct a fair relevant study of any kind.
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    Henry's Opinion In Favor
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    11/12/2019
    We should honor our veterans and this who serve .
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    Robert's Opinion In Favor
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    11/14/2019
    Yes, those who are willing to give up some of their life for the country deserve proper consideration in being able to open a business.
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    SigmaTriz's Opinion In Favor
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    11/14/2019
    The credit agencies and Federal Reserve were created by the banks. They were created to protect the profits of the banks. The only way you can get credit is having a history with the banks using one of their instruments like a loan, mortgage or credit card. Here the sick part of this. You could pay all your other bills like cell, electric, etc and have no credit cards and your credit score would still be bad because you have no credit cards or mortgage.
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    Martha's Opinion In Favor
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    11/14/2019
    We need to support our Vets. Without a study all we have is unsubstantiated opinions.
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    Samuel's Opinion In Favor
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    11/13/2019
    We love our veterans!
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    Charles's Opinion In Favor
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    11/17/2019
    Our Vets need our support each and every way!
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    Paul's Opinion In Favor
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    11/13/2019
    Absolutely!
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    James 's Opinion In Favor
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    11/14/2019
    Yep
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    Jim2423's Opinion Against
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    11/14/2019
    If a person wants to work 18 hours a day instead of 8, they will do it. I am a veteran and I do not want my own business. I don’t see why you have to investigate something that doesn’t exit. There are many factors available for anyone not only veterans to start their own business. I don’t understand this Congress wanting to hold your hand the whole way. Allow folks to do it themselves. Just pass legislation to enable all to get a business loan in stead of studying it. It is up to the individual not you. I see who proposed this a Democrat who feels everyone needs help and can’t do it themselves.
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