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Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2832| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
John W. Hickenlooper

John W. Hickenlooper

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (4)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes an **Office of Native American Affairs** within the Small Business Administration (SBA). The primary goal of this Office is to cultivate strong working relationships with **Indian Tribes** and **Native Hawaiian Organizations**, specifically targeting SBA programs related to entrepreneurial development, contracting, and capital access to stimulate Native businesses and economic growth. The Office will be led by an **Associate Administrator for Native American Affairs**, who will possess expertise in Native American cultures and experience in providing culturally appropriate small business assistance. This Associate Administrator will be responsible for administering outreach, enhancing assistance through policy formulation, and collaborating with other federal agencies to holistically serve the needs of Native American entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the Office is authorized to provide **grants, contracts, and other financial assistance** to eligible Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, or non-profit entities. These funds will support training, counseling, and educational outreach to help Native businesses access SBA's entrepreneurial, capital, and contracting programs. The bill also authorizes necessary appropriations for the Office's operations from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1735
Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1156
Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2023
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Feb 17, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7396
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1735
    Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1156
    Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2023


  • September 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.


  • February 17, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7396
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.

Native Americans

Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2832| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
This bill establishes an **Office of Native American Affairs** within the Small Business Administration (SBA). The primary goal of this Office is to cultivate strong working relationships with **Indian Tribes** and **Native Hawaiian Organizations**, specifically targeting SBA programs related to entrepreneurial development, contracting, and capital access to stimulate Native businesses and economic growth. The Office will be led by an **Associate Administrator for Native American Affairs**, who will possess expertise in Native American cultures and experience in providing culturally appropriate small business assistance. This Associate Administrator will be responsible for administering outreach, enhancing assistance through policy formulation, and collaborating with other federal agencies to holistically serve the needs of Native American entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the Office is authorized to provide **grants, contracts, and other financial assistance** to eligible Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, or non-profit entities. These funds will support training, counseling, and educational outreach to help Native businesses access SBA's entrepreneurial, capital, and contracting programs. The bill also authorizes necessary appropriations for the Office's operations from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1735
Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1156
Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2023
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Feb 17, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7396
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1735
    Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1156
    Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2023


  • September 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.


  • February 17, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7396
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
John W. Hickenlooper

John W. Hickenlooper

Democratic Senator

Colorado

Cosponsors (4)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Native Americans

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted