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Bill · 119th Congress · HR 7396
Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
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Introduced 2026-02-05Topic: economy jobs · civil rights · governance ethicsSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceNative American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act This bill provides statutory authority for the establishment of the Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration (SBA). The office must establish a working relationship with Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations by targeting SBA programs relating to entrepreneurial development, contracting, and capital access to (1) establish or expand small businesses owned and controlled by individuals who are members of Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and (2) promote economic development in Indian country.
Sponsors
- Sharice Davids Democrat sponsor
- 4 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. | refer |
| 2026-06-23 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2026-06-23 | House | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4138-4139) | |
| 2026-06-23 | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. | floor pass | |
| 2026-06-23 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7396. | |
| 2026-06-23 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4138-4140) | |
| 2026-06-23 | House | Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | |
| 2026-02-17 | House | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424. | |
| 2026-02-17 | House | Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498. | report |
| 2026-02-17 | Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498. | report | |
| 2026-02-11 | House | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0. | refer |
| 2026-02-11 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | refer |
| 2026-02-05 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. | refer |
| 2026-02-05 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-02-05 | Introduced in House | introduce |