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