H.R. 7396 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Jun 23, 2026. Received Jun 24, 2026; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCreates SBA office for Native American business owners
This bill sets up a new Office of Native American Affairs inside the Small Business Administration. The office would work with Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to direct SBA help toward Native American entrepreneurs and businesses. It would focus on helping people start or grow small businesses and improving economic development in Indian country.
How it affects you
If you're a Native American or Native Hawaiian business owner or entrepreneur, this office would help connect you with SBA resources for starting a business, getting loans, or landing contracts. Others may see economic benefits in Native American communities through increased business activity and development.
Read the official summary (Reported to House, Feb 17, 2026)
Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the establishment of the Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration (SBA). The office must establish a working relationship with Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations by targeting SBA programs relating to entrepreneurial development, contracting, and capital access to (1) establish or expand small businesses owned and controlled by individuals who are members of Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and (2) promote economic development in Indian country.
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.
2nd SessionH. R. 7396
AN ACT
Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
Sponsor: Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS-3) · Introduced Feb 5, 2026 · Native Americans · 4 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 24, 2026: “Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.”