Opens federal microloans to Northern Mariana Islands small businesses
This bill passed the committee stage in December 2025 and is now waiting for a vote by the full House of Representatives. No new actions have occurred since December 2025, so the bill is currently stalled. House leadership must decide to schedule a floor vote for the bill to move forward.
No action since January 2026
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
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 H929)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
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)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3496.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act
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