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H.R. 7396 119th Congress House

Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act

Official title: To establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 5, 2026 Introduced by: Sharice Davids Democratic · Kansas See on congress.gov
Native Americans Alaska Natives and HawaiiansCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightIndian social and development programs
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Minority and disadvantaged businessesSmall Business AdministrationSmall business
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 24, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jun 23, 2026 · 2:53 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2026 · 2:53 PM EDT
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4138-4139)
Jun 23, 2026 · 2:53 PM EDT
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 23, 2026 · 2:46 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7396.
Jun 23, 2026 · 2:46 PM EDT
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4138-4140)
Jun 23, 2026 · 2:46 PM EDT
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 17, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
Feb 17, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
Feb 11, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 11, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.
Feb 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced in House
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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

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.

 Hearings & markups 1
  • Various Measures
    Markup Feb 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Small Business Committee
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 7102 Cross-Congress related bill Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2 Republican 2
D
Scholten, Hillary J.
Michigan · Feb 10, 2026
 R
Crane, Elijah
Arizona · Feb 5, 2026
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Ellzey, Jake
Texas · Feb 5, 2026
 D
Morrison, Kelly
Minnesota · Feb 5, 2026
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7396: Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-7396/
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