United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 1657 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise the enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans.

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Directs that any business determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to have misrepresented its status as a small business owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans in order to increase its contracting opportunities shall be debarred from contracting with the VA for not less than five years (under current law, for a reasonable period as determined by the Secretary). Requires the Secretary to commence the debarment action within 30 days after the misrepresentation determination, and to complete such action within 90 days after such determination. Includes in the debarment all principals in the business.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 1 (Roll no. 332). (text: CR H3316)

  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3321-3322)

  5. 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.

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1657.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3316-3317)

  8. Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  9. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 46.

  10. Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 112-85. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.

  11. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  12. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

  14. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  16. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

  17. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1657 do?
Directs that any business determined by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to have misrepresented its status as a small business owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans in order to increase its contracting opportunities shall be debarred from contracting with the VA for not less than five years (under current law, for a reasonable period as determined by the Secretary). Requires the Secretary to commence the debarment action within 30 days after the misrepresentation determination, and to complete such action within 90 days after such determination. Includes in the debarment all principals in the business.
Who sponsors HR 1657?
HR 1657 is sponsored by Marlin Stutzman (R).
What is the current status of HR 1657?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” 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 1657?
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