H.R. 3496
119th Congress
Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act
3
Cosponsors
15
Actions
0
Amendments
2
Committees
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Since introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
26 janvier 2026·5 months ago
Summary
Reported to House · Updated 16 janvier 2026
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.
Timeline
15 actions
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
26 janvier 2026 · IntroReferral
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H929-930)
20 janvier 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3496.
20 janvier 2026 · Floor
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
20 janvier 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
20 janvier 2026 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H929)
20 janvier 2026 · Floor
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)
20 janvier 2026 · Floor
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 350.
12 décembre 2025 · Calendars
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-402.
12 décembre 2025 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-402.
12 décembre 2025 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0.
18 novembre 2025 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
18 novembre 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
19 mai 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
19 mai 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
19 mai 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
3 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]MPCosponsors
- Democrat3100%
- Democrat:Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2]NH
- Democrat:Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31]CA
- Democrat:Rep. Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3]NJ
Classification
Policy area
CommerceLegislative subjects
Committees
2
Small Business Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To19 May 2025
- Markup By18 Nov 2025
- Reported By12 Dec 2025
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To26 Jan 2026
Reports
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 0 on 19 mai 2025 to 3 on 25 novembre 2025.
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