Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9885

Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026

SBA: Public Notice for Loan and Grant Rules

To clarify the applicability of certain provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act to certain actions of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

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This bill deals with technical government procedures that often do not get enough attention to pass unless they are part of a larger package.

Key Points

This bill requires the Small Business Administration to follow standard rules when they want to change how they handle loans, grants, and contracts. Right now, the agency can skip certain steps that usually require them to tell the public about their plans.
If this becomes law, the agency would have to announce proposed changes and let people give feedback before the new rules take effect. This process is meant to make the government more open and honest with small business owners.
Small business owners and contractors are the most affected because they would have a chance to speak up before the government changes the rules for programs they use. This helps make sure new rules do not hurt local businesses by mistake.
The goal is to stop the agency from making major changes to financial programs behind closed doors. By requiring public input, the bill aims to give the people who use these programs a seat at the table.

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Jul 22, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Jul 22, 2026

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Official Title

To clarify the applicability of certain provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act to certain actions of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHR 9885

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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