What does Preamble of S 3896 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code. The stated purpose is to modify the Department of Veterans Affairs procurement hierarchy of small business preferences. The bill was introduced in the Senate on February 24, 2026, by Mrs. Blackburn.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 3896 do?

This bill is formally titled the Veterans Affairs Opportunity for Small Businesses Act of 2026.

What does MODIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PROCUREMENT of S 3896 do?

This section modifies Section 8127(h) of Title 38, United States Code. Paragraph (3) of Section 8127(h) is struck. Paragraph (4) of Section 8127(h) is redesignated as paragraph (3). The redesignated paragraph (3) is amended to include a reference to the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.).

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Veterans Affairs Opportunity for Small Businesses Act of 2026 — S. 3896

Last updated: 2/24/2026 · Introduced: 2/24/2026

Author: Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Department of Veterans Affairs procurement process by modifying existing regulations related to small business preferences.
It removes a specific paragraph within the VA's procurement hierarchy and renumbers subsequent paragraphs.
The revised regulations will incorporate references to the Small Business Act.

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