Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 by Rep. Sharice Davids
The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill — it may have passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record individual votes.
- Jun 24, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- Jun 23, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 23, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4138-4139)
- Jun 23, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Jun 23, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7396.
- Jun 23, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4138-4140)
- Jun 23, 2026Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Feb 17, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
- Feb 17, 2026Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
- Feb 11, 2026Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.
- Feb 11, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Feb 5, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- Feb 5, 2026Introduced in House