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Provide tax incentives and resources to help small business owners transfer their companies to the next generation.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asSmall Business Succession Planning Act

What’s happening with Small Business Succession Planning Act?

The Small Business Succession Planning Act is currently tracked under H.R. 9051, which has remained in the House Committee on Small Business and the Committee on Ways and Means since May 28, 2026. These committees must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive such a vote and expires in committee. This outcome is a standard part of the legislative process for the vast majority of bills introduced in Congress.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Small Business Succession Planning Act (H.R. 9051 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.

How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 5939 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 5939 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Jason Crow (D-CO)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.