Bill · S. 3896· Senate(119-S-3896)
Veterans Affairs Opportunity for Small Businesses Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/24/2026
- Last activity
- 2/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Veterans Affairs Opportunity for Small Businesses Act of 2026." It aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. Specifically, the legislation seeks to modify the Department of Veterans Affairs procurement hierarchy of small business preferences. The bill was introduced in the Senate on February 24, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill explicitly aims to modify and likely enhance the procurement hierarchy for small business preferences within the VA.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically targets small business preferences in federal procurement, benefiting small business owners.
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
By modifying procurement hierarchies to favor small businesses, the bill may stimulate job growth within the small business sector.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- There are no specific positive impacts or benefits for individuals or groups explicitly detailed in the text of this bill.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups explicitly detailed in the text of this bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Veterans+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 2/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate