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H.R. 5763 119th Congress House

Main Street Parity Act

Official title: To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to modify the criteria for loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion or expansion, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 14, 2025 Introduced by: Roger Williams Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
Commerce Building constructionEconomic developmentGovernment lending and loan guaranteesSmall business
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 26, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jan 20, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 8 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR H930)
Jan 20, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H939-940)
Jan 20, 2026
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 20, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5763.
Jan 20, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H930-931)
Jan 20, 2026
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 20, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 12, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 354.
Dec 12, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-406.
Nov 18, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0.
Nov 18, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Oct 14, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 20, 2026 House · vote #32 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 383–8 See who voted →
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Main Street Parity Act

This bill lessens the financing requirements for certain Small Business Administration loans to small businesses for plant acquisition, construction, conversion, or expansion, including the acquisition of land. Specifically, the bill reduces the amount of equity a borrower must provide by 5% of the total cost for loans for limited or single-purpose properties.

 Hearings & markups 1
  • Various Measures
    Markup Nov 18, 2025 · 9:45 AM EST · Small Business Committee
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