This legislative proposal aims to restrict access to Small Business Administration (SBA) programs for individuals with specific criminal convictions. It establishes criteria that would render certain persons ineligible for any form of SBA assistance or program participation. Under the bill's provisions, ineligibility would apply to anyone convicted of an offense involving a misdemeanor or felony assault of a law enforcement officer . Additionally, individuals convicted of a felony for actions during or in connection with a riot that led to the destruction of a small business concern would also be barred from SBA programs. This measure seeks to prevent those involved in such offenses from receiving federal small business support.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Commerce
Stop Funding Rioters Act
USA119th CongressHR-4053| House
| Updated: 6/17/2025
This legislative proposal aims to restrict access to Small Business Administration (SBA) programs for individuals with specific criminal convictions. It establishes criteria that would render certain persons ineligible for any form of SBA assistance or program participation. Under the bill's provisions, ineligibility would apply to anyone convicted of an offense involving a misdemeanor or felony assault of a law enforcement officer . Additionally, individuals convicted of a felony for actions during or in connection with a riot that led to the destruction of a small business concern would also be barred from SBA programs. This measure seeks to prevent those involved in such offenses from receiving federal small business support.