Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
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What it doesSummary 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.
What just happenedFeb 17, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
Who’s behind it
- Reported in HouseFeb 17, 2026
- Introduced in HouseFeb 5, 2026
- Feb 17, 2026CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
- Feb 17, 2026CommitteeH12200
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
- Feb 17, 2026Committee5000
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
- Feb 11, 2026Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.
- Feb 11, 2026Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Feb 5, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- Feb 5, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 5, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House