119th Congress
H.R. 2966
American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Beth Van Duyne(R-TX)
- Introduced
- Apr 17, 2025
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Committees
- House Committee on Small Business; Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Michael Cloud (R-TX)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
American Entrepreneurs First Act
This bill revises the application requirements for the Small Business Administration's 7(a) loan and 504 loan programs.
Specifically, the bill requires applications for such loans to include (1) the applicant's date of birth; and (2) a certification that the applicant or all beneficial owners are citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States.
The bill specifies that certain individuals are ineligible for such loans, including (1) asylees, (2) refugees, (3) individuals issued a visa to remain in the United States, (4) individuals legally classified as nonimmigrants, (5) individuals to whom deferred action has been granted pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, and (6) individuals without lawful status under the immigration laws of the United States.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 House #156 | On Passage: American Entrepreneurs First Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Jun 9, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. - Jun 6, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jun 6, 2025 · House
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 190 (Roll no. 156). (text: CR H2510-2511) - Jun 6, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 190 (Roll no. 156). - Jun 6, 2025 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - Jun 6, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2966. - Jun 6, 2025 · House
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2483, H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966 and H.R. 2987. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2483 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966, and H.R. 2987 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill. - Jun 6, 2025 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 458. (consideration: CR H2510-2515) - Jun 3, 2025 · House
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 458 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2483, H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966 and H.R. 2987. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2483 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966, and H.R. 2987 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill. - May 21, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 83. - May 21, 2025 · House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-112. - Apr 30, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11. - Apr 30, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Apr 17, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. - Apr 17, 2025
Introduced in House