H.R. 5568 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Appropriations, Sep 26, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryKeeps SBA loan services running during shutdowns
This bill sets aside money specifically for the Small Business Administration to keep servicing its loans if a government shutdown happens in 2026. When Congress can't agree on a budget and other federal spending stops, this money would let the SBA continue doing its job—things like processing payments, answering questions, and managing existing loans. The bill covers up to 30 days of a shutdown, or a smaller amount if the shutdown is shorter.
How it affects you
If you own a small business with an SBA loan, this means you wouldn't have your loan services disrupted if the government shuts down. Loan payments, account management, and customer support could continue without interruption. For other people, this mainly affects those actively using SBA loan programs.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Sep 26, 2025)
Funding Small Businesses During Shutdown Act
This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to continue servicing loans made under certain Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs if there is a lapse in discretionary appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) in FY2026.
If there is a lapse in FY2026 appropriations for the SBA, the bill provides specified appropriations to pay for the salaries and expenses necessary to continue servicing any loans made under several loan programs authorized by the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958.
The bill provides the appropriations for any 30-day period in which there is a lapse in SBA appropriations and on a pro-rated basis if the lapse is less than 30 days.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 5568
A BILL
Funding Small Businesses During Shutdown Act
Sponsor: Rep. Herbert C. Conaway (D-NJ-3) · Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · Commerce · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 26, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.”