United States 116th Congress Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HR 3734 — Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans Act or the SERV Act This bill requires (1) the Small Business Administration to report on the veterans interagency task force; and (2) the Government Accountability Office to report on access to credit for small businesses owned and controlled by veterans, Reservists, or their spouses.

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The text indicates that HR 3734 has been referred to the Senate after being read twice. This change marks the transition of the bill from the House to the Senate for further consideration. The removal of the line referencing the House engrossed version signifies its progression in the legislative process. This matters because it reflects the bill's movement and consideration in a different legislative chamber.

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3734 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
3734 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
3734 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require the Comptroller General of the United States to report on access to credit for small business concerns owned and controlled by covered individuals, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to report on the veterans interagency task force, and for other purposes.
3734 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 14, 2019 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require the Comptroller General of the United States to report on access to credit for small business concerns owned and controlled by covered individuals, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to report on the veterans interagency task force, and for other purposes.
Clerk.
CHERYL L.
116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
JOHNSON, Clerk.
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3734 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require the Comptroller General of the United States to report on access to credit for small business concerns owned and controlled by covered individuals, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to report on the veterans interagency task force, and for other purposes.
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The bill mandates additional reporting requirements related to veterans' business development and access to credit for small business concerns owned by veterans and Reservists.

  • 15 U.S.C. 657b(c)

    "(4) Report.--Along with the budget justification documents for the Small Business Administration submitted to Congress in connection with the budget for a fiscal year submitted under 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the Administrator shall submit a report-- "(A) discussing the appointments made to and activities of the task force; and "(B) identifying and outlining a plan for outreach and promotion of the programs and services for veterans, including Veteran Business Outreach Centers, Boots to Business, Boots to Business Reboot, Service- Disabled Entrepreneurship Development Training Program, Veteran Institute for Procurement, Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program, and Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship."

    This change adds a new reporting requirement for the Administrator of the Small Business Administration regarding the veterans interagency task force and its associated programs.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  5. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  6. Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 116-233.

  7. Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 116-233.

  8. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 185.

  9. Mr. Schneider moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8803-8805)

  11. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3734.

  12. 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.

  13. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8813-8814)

  14. Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

  15. 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)

  16. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  17. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3734 do?
Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans Act or the SERV Act This bill requires (1) the Small Business Administration to report on the veterans interagency task force; and (2) the Government Accountability Office to report on access to credit for small businesses owned and controlled by veterans, Reservists, or their spouses.
Who sponsors HR 3734?
HR 3734 is sponsored by Davids, Sharice (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 3734?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3734?
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