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US HB7396

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sharice Davids

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration to build working relationships with Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations

  • Creates an Assistant Administrator position appointed by the SBA Administrator, required to have knowledge of Native American cultures and experience providing culturally tailored small business development assistance

  • Authorizes the Office to provide grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance to tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, and tribal-governed nonprofits for training, counseling, workshops, and educational outreach

  • Requires annual reports to Congress on Office effectiveness, including number of clients served in tribal communities, consultations conducted, and trainings held

  • Authority for the Office terminates 7 years after enactment

Legislative Description

Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act

Native Americans

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Small Business2/5/2026

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