Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
119-HR-7396119th CongressIntroduced Feb 5, 2026Native Americans
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sponsor
Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3](D-KS-3)4 cosponsors
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.
Subjects
Alaska Natives and HawaiiansCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightIndian social and development programsMinority and disadvantaged businessesSmall Business AdministrationSmall business
Actions (15)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jun 24, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4138-4139)
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 23, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7396.
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4138-4140)
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 23, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
Feb 17, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
Feb 17, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
Feb 17, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.
Feb 11, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 11, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Feb 5, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2026Library of Congress