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119th Congress · H.R. 7396 · Passed Origin

Native 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.

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SubjectsAlaska Natives and HawaiiansCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightIndian social and development programsMinority and disadvantaged businessesSmall Business AdministrationSmall business
Sponsor
Sharice Davids, D-KS-3
4 terms · @RepDavids
2435 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1603 · 202-225-2865
Cosponsors (4)
  • Jake Ellzey, R-TX-6Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Feb 5, 2026 · 3 terms · @RepEllzey
  • Kelly L. Morrison, D-MN-3Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Feb 5, 2026 · 1 term · @kellymorrisonmn
  • Eli Crane, R-AZ-2Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Feb 5, 2026 · 2 terms · @RepEliCrane
  • Hillary J. Scholten, D-MI-3
    Co-sponsored Feb 10, 2026 · 2 terms · @RepScholten
Committees (2)
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Jun 24, 2026
  • Small Business Committee
    House Standing · Activity Feb 17, 2026
Actions (15)
  1. Jun 24, 2026 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  2. Jun 23, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jun 23, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4138-4139)
  4. Jun 23, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  5. Jun 23, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7396.
  6. Jun 23, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4138-4140)
  7. Jun 23, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  8. Feb 17, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
  9. Feb 17, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
  10. Feb 17, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
  11. Feb 11, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.
  12. Feb 11, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  13. Feb 5, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  14. Feb 5, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  15. Feb 5, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedFeb 5, 2026
Policy areaNative Americans
RelatedH.R. 7102

Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas:H.R. 7396.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:This legislation is enacted pursuant to Article I, Section8 of the United States Constitution.[Page H2041]
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