Contract Our Veterans Act of 2026

This bill would amend the Small Business Act to create contracting rules for small businesses owned and controlled by veterans. Federal contracting officers could award certain contracts to these businesses without competition, within existing dollar limits, and would be required to limit competition to these businesses when at least two are expected to offer a fair price. The bill would set a governmentwide goal that at least 5 percent of the value of federal prime contracts and subcontracts each year go to veteran-owned small businesses. It would also add these businesses to federal reporting, scorecard, and subcontracting rules. To qualify, a business and its veteran owner must be listed in an existing federal database.

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Sponsors

• Randy Fine Republican sponsor
• 9 cosponsors