119th Congress · introduced in the House · May 19, 2025
Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act
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Latest action (Jan 26, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Reported to House (Dec 12, 2025)
Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act
This bill expands eligibility for the Small Business Administration microloan program to include entities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
The microloan program provides loans up to $50,000 for small businesses and certain nonprofit childcare centers.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H929)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H929)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3496.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H929-930)
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 350.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-402.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-402.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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