119th Congress
H.R. 7396
Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Sharice Davids(D-KS)
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2026
- Policy area
- Native Americans
- Committees
- House Committee on Small Business; Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (4)
Original cosponsors (3)
- Elijah Crane (R-AZ)
- Jake Ellzey (R-TX)
- Kelly Morrison (D-MN)
Added later (1)
- Hillary J. Scholten (D-MI) · Feb 10, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 24, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. - Jun 23, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jun 23, 2026 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4138-4139) - Jun 23, 2026
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 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7396. - Jun 23, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4138-4140) - Jun 23, 2026 · House
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. - Feb 17, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424. - Feb 17, 2026 · House
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498. - Feb 11, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0. - Feb 11, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Feb 5, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. - Feb 5, 2026
Introduced in House