# 119-hr-10016: Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2026

119-hr-10016, Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-03).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10016
- Congress: 119
- Title: Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-08-03
- Sponsor: Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-03

## Summary

**A temporary SBA pilot to give grants that help eligible veterans start or buy businesses.** The proposal would pair required entrepreneurship training with milestone-based grant payments and test whether this model should become a permanent program. - Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet service and education-assistance rules would be able to apply for grants after completing approved training and an approved business plan. The pilot would award up to 250 grants over a 3-year period and ties grant amounts to months of VA education benefits and a monthly assistance component. - Small businesses and communities: Grants could be used to start or acquire qualifying business enterprises, including franchises and startups, and the Administrator must promote geographic and demographic diversity among awardees. - Program administration and oversight: The Small Business Administration would run the pilot with an advisory committee and the Department of Veterans Affairs, require milestone-based disbursements and training completion, and must report to Congress within 2 years on feasibility and recommendations.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- How much veterans could get: benefit, high. If enacted, each veteran's maximum award would be the sum of three parts. One part is a program maximum set by law or SBA rule and, for chapter 33 veterans, uses a pro rata monthly rate tied to those education benefits. A second part is monthly additional assistance equal to your months of educatio…
- New SBA pilot for veteran businesses: mixed, high. If enacted, this bill would create a new SBA pilot to help veterans start or buy businesses. The SBA would have to start the pilot within 90 days and run it for 3 years. The pilot would be able to award up to 250 grants. The SBA would be required to promote geographic diversity and list qualifying…
- Applying, training, and payment rules for veterans: mixed, medium. If enacted, you would need to apply on an SBA form and file not later than one year before the pilot ends. You would have to complete approved entrepreneurship training and get an approved business plan before any grant disbursement. Payments would be made in pro rata installments at least every 3…
- Who qualifies for veteran grants: mixed, medium. If enacted, the bill would define who is an eligible veteran for the pilot. To qualify, you would need to be a veteran (or retiring/separating with a service-approved packet) or have been last honorably discharged. You would also need at least 36 months of active duty (24 months if discharged for a…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2570: Maximum Pressure Act
- 119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
- 119-hr-833: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-10016 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10016)

## Related
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-2570: Maximum Pressure Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2570)
- [119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1229)
- [119-hr-833: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-833)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10016 (as of 2026-09-03).