H.R. 7401
Contract Our Vets
Committee Members
AK
Senator Dan Sullivan
SASC
R
(202) 224-3004
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AL
Senator Tommy Tuberville
SASC
R
(202) 224-4124
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AL-03
Rep Mike Rogers
HASC
R
(202) 225-3261
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AL-05
Rep Dale Strong
HASC
R
(202) 225-4801
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AL-07
Rep Terri Sewell
HASC
D
(202) 225-2665
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AR
Senator Tom Cotton
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R
(202) 224-2353
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AZ
Senator Mark Kelly
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D
(202) 224-2235
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AZ-02
Rep Eli Crane
HSBC
R
(202) 225-3361
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AZ-03
Rep Ruben Gallego
HASC
D
(202) 225-4065
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CA-08
Rep John Garamendi
HASC
D
(202) 225-1880
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CA-17
Rep Ro Khanna
HASC
D
(202) 225-2631
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CA-19
Rep Jimmy Panetta
HASC
D
(202) 225-2861
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CA-24
Rep Salud Carbajal
HASC
D
(202) 225-3601
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CA-28
Rep Judy Chu
HSBC
D
(202) 225-5464
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CA-51
Rep Sara Jacobs
HASC
D
(202) 225-2040
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CO-05
Rep Doug Lamborn
HASC
R
(202) 225-4422
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CT
Senator Richard Blumenthal
SASC
D
(202) 224-2823
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CT-02
Rep Joe Courtney
HASC
D
(202) 225-2076
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FL
Senator Rick Scott
SASC
R
(202) 224-5274
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FL-01
Rep Matt Gaetz
HASC
R
(202) 225-4136
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FL-04
Rep Aaron Bean
HSBC
R
(202) 225-0123
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FL-06
Rep Michael Waltz
HASC
R
(202) 225-2706
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FL-07
Rep Cory Mills
HASC
R
(202) 225-4035
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FL-27
Rep María Elvira Salazar
HSBC
R
(202) 225-3931
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FL-28
Rep Carlos Gimenez
HASC
R
(202) 225-2778
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GA-06
Rep Richard McCormick
HASC
R
(202) 225-4272
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GA-08
Rep Austin Scott
HASC
R
(202) 225-6531
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GU-00
Rep James Moylan
HASC
R
(202) 225-1188
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HI
Senator Mazie K. Hirono
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D
(202) 224-6361
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HI-02
Rep Jill Tokuda
HASC
D
(202) 225-4906
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IA
Senator Joni Ernst
SASC
R
(202) 224-3254
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IL
Senator Tammy Duckworth
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D
(202) 224-2854
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IN-03
Rep Jim Banks
HASC
R
(202) 225-4436
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KS-01
Rep Tracey Mann
HSBC
R
(202) 225-2715
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KS-03
Rep Sharice Davids
HSBC
D
(202) 225-2865
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KY-03
Rep Morgan McGarvey
HSBC
D
(202) 225-5401
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MA
Senator Elizabeth Warren
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D
(202) 224-4543
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MA-06
Rep Seth Moulton
HASC
D
(202) 225-8020
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MA-09
Rep William Keating
HASC
D
(202) 225-3111
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MD-07
Rep Kweisi Mfume
HSBC
D
(202) 225-4741
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ME
Senator Angus King
SASC
(202) 224-5344
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ME-02
Rep Jared Golden
HASC
D
(202) 225-6306
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MI
Senator Gary C. Peters
SASC
D
(202) 224-6221
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MI-01
Rep Jack Bergman
HASC / HSBC
R
(202) 225-4735
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MI-03
Rep Hillary Scholten
HSBC
D
(202) 225-3831
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MI-07
Rep Elissa Slotkin
HASC
D
(202) 225-4872
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MI-09
Rep Lisa McClain
HASC
R
(202) 225-2106
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MI-13
Rep Shri Thanedar
HSBC
D
(202) 225-5802
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MN-01
Rep Brad Finstad
HASC
R
(202) 225-2472
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MN-03
Rep Dean Phillips
HSBC
D
(202) 225-2871
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MN-08
Rep Pete Stauber
HSBC
R
(202) 225-6211
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MO
Senator Eric Schmitt
SASC
R
(202) 224-5721
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MO-03
Rep Blaine Luetkemeyer
HSBC
R
(202) 225-2956
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MO-04
Rep Mark Alford
HASC / HSBC
R
(202) 225-6631
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MO-06
Rep Sam Graves
HASC
R
(202) 225-2331
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MS
Senator Roger Wicker
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R
(202) 224-6253
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MS-01
Rep Trent Kelly
HASC
R
(202) 225-4306
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NC
Senator Ted Budd
SASC
R
(202) 224-3154
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NC-01
Rep Donald Davis
HASC
D
(202) 225-3101
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NC-14
Rep Jeff Jackson
HASC
D
(202) 225-5634
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ND
Senator Kevin Cramer
SASC
R
(202) 224-2043
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NE
Senator Deb Fischer
SASC
R
(202) 224-6551
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NE-02
Rep Don Bacon
HASC
R
(202) 225-4155
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NH
Senator Jeanne Shaheen
SASC
D
(202) 224-2841
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NH-01
Rep Chris Pappas
HSBC
D
(202) 225-5456
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NJ-01
Rep Donald Norcross
HASC
D
(202) 225-6501
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NJ-03
Rep Andy Kim
HASC
D
(202) 225-4765
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NJ-11
Rep Mikie Sherrill
HASC
D
(202) 225-5034
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NM-02
Rep Gabe Vasquez
HASC
D
(202) 225-2365
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NV
Senator Jacky Rosen
SASC
D
(202) 224-6244
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NV-04
Rep Steven Horsford
HASC
D
(202) 225-9894
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NY
Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand
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D
(202) 224-4451
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NY-01
Rep Nick LaLota
HASC
R
(202) 225-3826
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NY-01
Rep Nick LaLota
HSBC
R
(202) 225-3826
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NY-07
Rep Nydia Velázquez
HSBC
D
(202) 225-2361
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NY-18
Rep Patrick Ryan
HASC
D
(202) 225-5614
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NY-19
Rep Marc Molinaro
HSBC
R
(202) 225-5441
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NY-21
Rep Elise Stefanik
HASC
R
(202) 225-4611
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OH-01
Rep Greg Landsman
HSBC
D
(202) 225-2216
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OH-10
Rep Michael Turner
HASC
R
(202) 225-6465
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OK
Senator Markwayne Mullin
SASC
R
(202) 224-4721
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PA-06
Rep Chrissy Houlahan
HASC
D
(202) 225-4315
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PA-09
Rep Dan Meuser
HSBC
R
(202) 225-6511
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PA-17
Rep Christopher Deluzio
HASC
D
(202) 225-2301
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RI
Senator Jack Reed
SASC
D
(202) 224-4642
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SC-01
Rep Nancy Mace
HASC
R
(202) 225-3176
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SC-02
Rep Joe Wilson
HASC
R
(202) 225-2452
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SD
Senator Mike Rounds
SASC
R
(202) 224-5842
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TN-04
Rep Scott DesJarlais
HASC
R
(202) 225-6831
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TX-04
Rep Pat Fallon
HASC
R
(202) 225-6673
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TX-05
Rep Lance Gooden
HASC
R
(202) 225-3484
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TX-06
Rep Jake Ellzey
HSBC
R
(202) 225-2002
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TX-08
Rep Morgan Luttrell
HASC
R
(202) 225-4901
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TX-13
Rep Ronny Jackson
HASC
R
(202) 225-3706
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TX-16
Rep Veronica Escobar
HASC
D
(202) 225-4831
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TX-24
Rep Beth Van Duyne
HSBC
R
(202) 225-6605
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TX-25
Rep Roger Williams
HSBC
R
(202) 225-9896
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TX-33
Rep Marc Veasey
HASC
D
(202) 225-9897
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TX-38
Rep Wesley Hunt
HSBC
R
(202) 225-5646
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UT-02
Rep Celeste Maloy
HSBC
R
(202) 225-0453
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VA
Senator Tim Kaine
SASC
D
(202) 224-4024
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VA-01
Rep Robert Wittman
HASC
R
(202) 225-4261
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VA-02
Rep Jennifer Kiggans
HASC
R
(202) 225-4215
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VA-04
Rep Jennifer McClellan
HASC
D
(202) 225-6365
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WA-03
Rep Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
HSBC
D
(202) 225-3536
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WA-09
Rep Adam Smith
HASC
D
(202) 225-8901
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WA-10
Rep Marilyn Strickland
HASC
D
(202) 225-9740
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WI-08
Rep Mike Gallagher
HASC
R
(202) 225-5665
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WV
Senator Joe Manchin III
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D
(202) 224-3954
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- Alaska (1)
- Alabama (7)
H.R. 7401
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SUBJECT: Please support H.R. 7401
Dear [Official’s Name],
I am reaching out to you as a concerned constituent from [City / Region / State – District], urging you to sign on as a co-sponsor for H.R. 7401, “Contract Our Vets,” introduced by Representatives Mike Waltz and Jimmy Panetta.
This bill aims to expand contracting options for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) within the Department of Defense. As an advocate for the veteran small business community, I would like to highlight the positive impacts this legislation aims to achieve:
- Facilitate the creation of 30,000-50,000 new SDVOSBs.
Generate 150,000 – 250,000 new veteran jobs. - Strengthen the DOD’s supply chain by engaging more committed veteran vendors.
- Drive down prices at the DOD through increased competition.
Enhance recruiting and readiness efforts by offering business opportunities with the largest buyer in America – the DOD. - Significantly reduce veteran suicides by providing meaningful employment opportunities.
This legislation is crucial as it serves our veterans after their service to our nation. Moreover, the collaboration between veterans and the DOD promises greater efficiency and effectiveness, ultimately enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities. It’s a series of wins for America.
Thank you for taking the time to review this, and I look forward to the possibility of your sponsorship.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
I have a Veteran Owned Small Business not in the district that I am contacting.
SUBJECT: Please support H.R. 7401
Dear [Official’s Name],
I am reaching out to you as a concerned veteran small business owner from [City / Region / State – District], urging you to sign on as a co-sponsor for H.R. 7401, “Contract Our Vets,” introduced by Representatives Mike Waltz and Jimmy Panetta.
This bipartisan bill aims to expand contracting options for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) within the Department of Defense. As an advocate for the veteran small business community, I would like to highlight the positive impacts this legislation aims to achieve:
- Facilitate the creation of 30,000-50,000 new SDVOSBs.
- Generate 150,000 – 250,000 new veteran jobs.
- Strengthen the DOD’s supply chain by engaging committed veteran vendors.
- Drive down prices at the DOD through increased competition.
- Enhance recruiting and retention efforts by offering business opportunities with the largest buyer in America – the DOD.
- Significantly reduce veteran suicides by providing meaningful employment opportunities.
This legislation is crucial as it serves our veterans after their service to our nation. Moreover, the collaboration between veterans and the DOD promises greater efficiency and effectiveness, ultimately enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities. It’s a series of wins for America.
Thank you for taking the time to review this, and I look forward to the possibility of your sponsorship.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
I live in Roger Williams' district (TX25).
SUBJECT: Please support H.R. 7401
Dear Congressman Roger Williams,
I am reaching out to you as a concerned constituent from your district to respectfully request that you waive jurisdiction on HR 7401 as Chair of the House Small Business Committee, allowing it to stay in the House Armed Services Committee where it currently has widespread support.
This critical bill aims to expand contracting options for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) within the Department of Defense. As someone who shares your strong sense of advocacy for our nation’s veterans, I would like to highlight the positive impacts this legislation aims to achieve:
- Facilitate the creation of 30,000-50,000 new SDVOSBs.
Generate 150,000 – 250,000 new veteran jobs. - Strengthen the DOD’s supply chain by engaging more committed veteran vendors.
- Drive down prices at the DOD through increased competition.
- Enhance recruiting and readiness efforts by offering business opportunities with the largest buyer in America – the DOD.
- Significantly reduce veteran suicides by providing meaningful employment opportunities.
This legislation is crucial as it serves our veterans after their service to our nation. Moreover, the collaboration between veterans and the DOD promises greater efficiency and effectiveness, ultimately enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities. It’s a series of wins for America.
Therefore, I request your help in ensuring this bill’s success by issuing a waiver as soon as possible.
Thank you for your consideration and support.
Sincerely,
[ Your Name ]
I'm a concerned citizen that is not in the district I'm contacting.
SUBJECT: Please support H.R. 7401
Dear [Official’s Name],
I am reaching out to you as a concerned citizen from [City / Region / State – District], urging you to sign on as a co-sponsor for H.R. 7401, “Contract Our Vets,” introduced by Representatives Mike Waltz and Jimmy Panetta.
This bill aims to expand contracting options for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) within the Department of Defense. As an advocate for the veteran small business community, I would like to highlight the positive impacts this legislation aims to achieve:
- Facilitate the creation of 30,000-50,000 new SDVOSBs.
- Generate 150,000 – 250,000 new veteran jobs.
- Strengthen the DOD’s supply chain by engaging more committed veteran vendors.
- Drive down prices at the DOD through increased competition.
- Enhance recruiting and readiness efforts by offering business opportunities with the largest buyer in America – the DOD.
- Significantly reduce veteran suicides by providing meaningful employment opportunities.
This legislation is crucial as it serves our veterans after their service to our nation. Moreover, the collaboration between veterans and the DOD promises greater efficiency and effectiveness, ultimately enhancing our nation’s defense capabilities. It’s a series of wins for America.
Thank you for taking the time to review this, and I look forward to the possibility of your sponsorship.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Why this matters
NEW SDVOSB
Create 30,000-50,000 NEW SDVOSBs
NEW VETERAN JOBS
Create 150,000-250,000 NEW Veteran Jobs
Secure DOD supply chain with committed veteran vendors
Lower prices at DOD through increased competition
Enhance recruiting / retention efforts by providing opportunities to do business with the largest buyer in America
Dramatically reduce veteran suicide rates through meaningful employment
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