This bill modifies how the Department of Veterans Affairs prioritizes small business contractors when making purchases. Specifically, it changes the procurement rules under Section 8127(h) of federal law by removing one category from the current preference hierarchy and clarifying that remaining preferences are those established under the Small Business Act. The legislation affects small businesses that compete for VA contracts, potentially shifting which types of small businesses receive priority in the procurement process. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines. The changes aim to streamline the VA's small business contracting preferences, though the exact impact on different categories of small businesses depends on which preferences are being eliminated and how the remaining ones are prioritized.
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