Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act

Sponsored byRep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]KS· Introduced 5 February 2026

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

24 June 2026·4 weeks ago

Summary

Reported to House · Updated 30 March 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.

Timeline

15 actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
24 June 2026 · IntroReferral
Considered under suspension of the rules.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
23 June 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7396.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
23 June 2026 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
23 June 2026 · Floor
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
17 February 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
17 February 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
17 February 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
17 February 2026 · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
17 February 2026 · Calendars
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
17 February 2026 · Committee
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
17 February 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
11 February 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
11 February 2026 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
11 February 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.
11 February 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.
11 February 2026 · Committee

Sponsorship

4 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]KS

Cosponsors

Democrat250%
Republican250%

Democrat:Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]MI
Republican:Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]AZ
Republican:Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6]TX
Democrat:Rep. Morrison, Kelly [D-MN-3]MN

Classification

Policy area

Native Americans

Legislative subjects

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

Committees

Small Business Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To5 Feb 2026
- Markup By11 Feb 2026
- Reported By17 Feb 2026
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To24 Jun 2026

Reports

H. Rept. 119-498

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