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US HB2968
Bill
Status
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Roger Williams
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator from taking any action to facilitate voter registration access except where explicitly authorized by federal law
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Requires all new SBA contracts and agreements to include terms barring recipients from using SBA assistance for voter registration activities
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Bars existing SBA assistance recipients from using that assistance for voter registration unless explicitly authorized in their agreement terms
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Prevents the SBA from using or directing covered entities (contractors, state/local governments receiving SBA funding) to engage in voter registration facilitation without congressional authorization
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Establishes that presidential executive orders cannot compel the SBA Administrator to facilitate voter registration access; exempts recipients of SBA loans and loan guarantees under Section 7 of the Small Business Act from the "covered entity" restrictions
Legislative Description
Business over Ballots Act
Commerce
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
4/30/2025