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Washington, DC – Two weeks ago, as first reported by the Kansas City Star, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) and Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-03) introduced the Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans (SERV) Act. Earlier today, this legislation passed unanimously (26-0) out of the House Small Business Committee and will make its way to the floor of the House of Representatives for a final vote. 

Congressman Alford issued the following statement:

 “Earlier today, I was proud to work with my colleagues on the Small Business Committee to pass the Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans (SERV) Act out of committee with overwhelming bipartisan support. The steps taken in the SERV Act will move us closer to sparking veteran entrepreneurship. Congresswoman Davids and I will not stop until this legislation is signed into law.”

Congresswoman Davids added:

“As the daughter of a veteran, I have seen firsthand the challenges our veterans face after exiting the service. Rep. Alford and I introduced the SERV Act to help eliminate those barriers, especially for folks looking to start their own business and take care of their family. I am glad my Republican and Democrat colleagues on the Small Business Committee recognize the importance of lifting up our veteran entrepreneurs and am hopeful for further bipartisan support when the bill comes up for a vote on the House floor.”

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