Small Business Committee, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation establishes the Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration (SBA) to foster economic development and entrepreneurial opportunities for Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations. The Office will build relationships and strategically target SBA programs related to entrepreneurial development, contracting, and capital access , aiming to establish and expand small businesses owned by members of these communities. It will also promote economic growth in Indian country and educate these groups about relevant programs offered by other federal agencies. The Office will be led by an Assistant Administrator for Native American Affairs , who must possess knowledge of Native American cultures and experience in culturally tailored small business assistance. This Assistant Administrator will formulate policies, collaborate with other federal agencies, and provide direct assistance, including grants, to support training, counseling, and access to SBA programs. Key responsibilities also include assisting in conducting Tribal consultations and submitting an annual report to Congress on the Office's effectiveness, covering client services and trainings. The authority for this Office is set to terminate seven years after its enactment.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4138-4140)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7396.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4138-4139)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Native Americans
Alaska Natives and HawaiiansCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightIndian social and development programsMinority and disadvantaged businessesSmall businessSmall Business Administration
Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
USA119th CongressHR-7396| House
| Updated: 6/24/2026
This legislation establishes the Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration (SBA) to foster economic development and entrepreneurial opportunities for Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations. The Office will build relationships and strategically target SBA programs related to entrepreneurial development, contracting, and capital access , aiming to establish and expand small businesses owned by members of these communities. It will also promote economic growth in Indian country and educate these groups about relevant programs offered by other federal agencies. The Office will be led by an Assistant Administrator for Native American Affairs , who must possess knowledge of Native American cultures and experience in culturally tailored small business assistance. This Assistant Administrator will formulate policies, collaborate with other federal agencies, and provide direct assistance, including grants, to support training, counseling, and access to SBA programs. Key responsibilities also include assisting in conducting Tribal consultations and submitting an annual report to Congress on the Office's effectiveness, covering client services and trainings. The authority for this Office is set to terminate seven years after its enactment.
Small Business Committee, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Native Americans
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Alaska Natives and HawaiiansCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightIndian social and development programsMinority and disadvantaged businessesSmall businessSmall Business Administration