H.R. 7396 Passed the House Native Americans

Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act

To establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] Introduced February 5, 2026 Cosponsors 4 (2 R, 2 D) Latest action June 24, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 24, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  2. Jun 23, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jun 23, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4138-4139)
  4. 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.
  5. Jun 23, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7396.
  6. Jun 23, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4138-4140)
  7. Jun 23, 2026 Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  8. Feb 17, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
  9. Feb 17, 2026 Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
  10. Feb 11, 2026 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.
  11. Feb 11, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  12. Feb 5, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

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