119th Congress · introduced in the House · Feb 5, 2026
Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
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Latest action (Jun 24, 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 (Feb 17, 2026)
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.
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 H4138-4139)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7396.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4138-4140)
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 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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