SBA bill would create new office for Native American business support
Passed one chamberH.R. 7396Latest action
Sponsor: Sharice Davids · Representative · KS
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Official title: Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
119th Congress
Topics: Family & community
Introduced:
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HR 7396 would create an SBA office to connect Native-owned businesses and tribes with federal resources, expiring after seven years.
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What does this do?
This bill would establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration to strengthen ties between the federal government and Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. The office would help Native-owned businesses through training, loan and capital access, and government contracting opportunities, while also supporting economic development in Indian country. Its authority would automatically end seven years after enactment unless Congress renews it.
Who does it affect?
Native American entrepreneurs, tribal governments, and Native Hawaiian organizations would gain a dedicated SBA contact point. SBA operations and budgeting would also be affected due to the new office and leadership position.
Why does it matter?
The office would be led by an Assistant Administrator with knowledge of Native cultures and business experience, responsible for coordinating with federal agencies, distributing grants for training, and consulting with tribes on SBA programs. Congress would receive annual reports on how many people and communities the office served.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2026
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Jun 24, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.