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Washington, DC – As first reported by the Kansas City Star, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) and Congresswoman Sharice Davids introduced the Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans (SERV) Act. This legislation commissions the Government Accountability Office to study and report on the ability of veteran and reservist small business owners to access credit. It also requires the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development to develop and report on an action plan to promote the programs available to veterans.

Congressman Alford issued the following statement:

“As members of Congress, we have the duty to protect and support our nation’s veterans. Earlier this year, it was my distinct pleasure to have Taylor Burks at the Small Business Committee hearing. We heard from him how the Committee and Small Business Administration can better serve those who served this nation. This bill is our first step in doing that. It is a win for our districts, a win for veterans, and a win for our country. I am proud to co-lead the SERV Act with my colleague Rep. Davids (D-KS) who represents our neighboring district to promote veteran entrepreneurship.”

Congresswoman Davids added:

“Because of their sense of service and dedication, there are few people better situated to become entrepreneurs than our nation’s veterans, but they face far too many obstacles when starting their business. We must do a better job setting Kansas City area veterans up for success, and that’s why I’m honored to lead the SERV Act alongside Representative Alford. Our bill is a crucial step in identifying solutions so veterans can thrive, take care of their families, and contribute to our local economy.”

Media inquiries for Rep. Alford should be directed to Austin Higginbotham at austin.higginbotham@mail.house.gov.