Inglis bill for veteran-owned business logo clears PA House
Legislation creating state logo to identify veteran-owned businesses advances
Rep. John Inglis May 6, 2025 | 4:49 PM
HARRISBURG, May 6 – State Rep. John Inglis today announced his bill that would create a logo signifying a business is veteran-owned passed the state House with unanimous support.
“As the proud son of a Navy veteran, I grew up understanding the values of service, dedication, and sacrifice that define so many of our veterans, especially those who continue serving their communities as business owners,” said Inglis, D-Allegheny.
“This legislation is about more than just a logo — it is a commitment to fostering a stronger connection between our communities and the heroes who have sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms. Creating this logo would make it easier for consumers to recognize and support veteran-owned businesses, ensuring that our veterans’ contributions to our country do not go unnoticed.”
Inglis said the bill would have the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Department of Community and Economic Development coordinate to create a logo that veteran-owned businesses could apply to the DMVA to use. Business owners falsely using the logo would be subject to fines.
Additionally, the legislation would expand opportunities for veteran-owned businesses to support the Veterans’ Trust Fund, which provides grants to assist veterans and their families in need of housing, financial help, food, training, recovery and more.
House Bill 993 moves to the state Senate for consideration.
