A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the Department of Veterans Affairs procurement hierarchy of small business preferences, and for other purposes.

# Summary of S 3896 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would change how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) prioritizes small businesses when making purchases and awarding contracts. Currently, the VA follows a specific hierarchy—or ranking system—for preferring certain types of small businesses over others when buying goods and services. This bill would modify that ranking system, though the specific details of the changes aren't provided in the available information. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects small business owners seeking VA contracts, the VA itself, and ultimately veterans who receive services from the VA.

The changes could influence which small businesses win government contracts and potentially affect how efficiently the VA spends its budget. **Current Status** S 3896 was introduced by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process.