119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Aug 14, 2025
S. 423Signed Into LawArmed Forces and National Security
Republicans expand protections for veteran business owners and contractors
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan (R-AK)13 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 5, 2025
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Introduced
Feb 5
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Senate committee
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Senate floor
Apr 8
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House
Jul 21
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Cosponsors (13)
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Activity timeline
Aug 14
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-33.
Aug 14
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-33.
Aug 14
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
Signed by President.
Aug 14
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
Signed by President.
Aug 12
Aug 12, 2025
Aug 12, 2025
Presented to President.
Aug 12
Aug 12, 2025
Aug 12, 2025
Presented to President.
Jul 21
Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 21
Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3484-3485)
Jul 21
Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3484-3485)
Jul 21
Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 423.
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All 22 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Aug 14
Became Public Law No: 119-33.
Aug 14
Became Public Law No: 119-33.
Aug 14
Signed by President.
Aug 14
Signed by President.
Aug 12
HOUSEPresented to President.
Aug 12
Presented to President.
Jul 21
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 21
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3484-3485)
Jul 21
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3484-3485)
Jul 21
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 423.
Jul 21
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3484-3487)
Jul 21
HOUSEMr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 9
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
Apr 9
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Apr 9
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 8
SENATEPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2478-2479)
Apr 8
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 8
SENATEMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2480)
Apr 8
SENATESenate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 8
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 5
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 5
Introduced in Senate
All 13 cosponsors
0 Democrats · 13 Republicans
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