# 119-s-3964: Contract Our Veterans Act of 2026

119-s-3964, Contract Our Veterans Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3964
- Congress: 119
- Title: Contract Our Veterans Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-03
- Sponsor: Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**This bill would set a new governmentwide target and give veterans-owned small businesses a dedicated contracting path with a goal of** **5% governmentwide procurement participation for veteran‑owned small businesses**. It would create a new Section 36B authority that lets contracting officers use sole‑source and veteran‑only competitions when the firm is qualified and awards meet fair‑price and best‑value tests. - Veterans-owned small businesses: Would gain a dedicated procurement pathway (Section 36B) that allows sole‑source awards above the simplified acquisition threshold and competitions restricted to veteran‑owned firms when at least two offers are expected. Eligibility would require listing in the Section 36(f)(1) database. - Federal contracting offices and agencies: Would be asked to target not less than 5% of prime and subcontract dollars to veteran‑owned firms and must expand reporting to capture counts and dollar amounts for 36B awards and related methods. - Small Business Administration programs and partners: Would fold 36B into scorecards, Mentor‑Protege, Best‑in‑Class rules, subcontracting considerations, and other SBA authorities so veteran ownership is tracked and supported across procurement programs.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More federal contracts for veteran businesses: benefit, high. If enacted, this bill would add a federal procurement pathway just for small businesses owned and controlled by veterans. It would let contracting officers award sole‑source contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold if the firm is a responsible source, the anticipated award price (includ…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-1462: Fix Our Forests Act
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-3885: Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act

## Sources
- [119-s-3964 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3964)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-1462: Fix Our Forests Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1462)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-3885: Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3885)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3964 (as of 2026-09-10).