Congress·Passed House·H.R. 7396

Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act

Native American Small Business Support

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Next up: The Senate

The House passed this bill in June 2026 and sent it to the Senate. It is now waiting for the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship to take action. Because many bills passed by the House never receive a vote in the Senate, it is unclear if this proposal will move forward.

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This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 7102 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7102 (118th) →

Key Points

Congress is moving to create a permanent Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration. This office would focus on helping tribal members and Native Hawaiian organizations start, run, and grow their own businesses.
A new leader with experience in Native American cultures would be hired to run the office. This person would help business owners get access to money, find government contracts, and receive specialized training that fits their community's needs.
The office would be responsible for making sure federal business programs are easier to use for people living in tribal areas. It would also provide grants and financial help to tribal organizations so they can host workshops and educational events for local entrepreneurs.
To make sure the program is working, the office must report to Congress every year with details on how many people they served and how many training sessions they held. This specific plan is designed to last for seven years to see if it successfully improves economic development in Native communities.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

5 milestones15 actions

Jun 24, 2026Senate

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.

Jun 23, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jun 23, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

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.

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Jun 23, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7396.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act

Bill NumberHR 7396

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

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

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D: 2R: 2

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