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H.R. 7396 House Native Americans

Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act

Introduced
Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor
Rep. Davids, Sharice (D-KS-3)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: received in the senate and read twice and referred to the committee on small business and entrepreneurship on Jun 24, 2026.

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

Cosponsors

4

Subjects

Alaska Natives and HawaiiansCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightIndian social and development programsMinority and disadvantaged businessesSmall Business AdministrationSmall business

Committees

  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
    • Referred To , Jun 24, 2026
  • Small Business Committee
    • Reported By , Feb 17, 2026
    • Markup By , Feb 11, 2026
    • Referred To , Feb 5, 2026

Summary

Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity ActThis 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 as of: Reported to House

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