Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
Native American Small Business Support
Legislative Progress
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.
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Milestones
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.
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.
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. 7396.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
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