House Committee on Small Business

Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026

8(a) Small Business Integrity and Stability Act of 2026

Wildfire Response and Readiness Act

Honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and supporting the designation of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".

This measure would recognize August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month" to honor small firearm manufacturers and their role in the U.S. economy and recreational traditions. The designation would celebrate the shooting sports industry's contributions to American culture and heritage without creating new laws or regulations. The proposal is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Small Business.

Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2026

The Small Business Administration would launch a pilot program to give grants to veterans who want to start or buy their own businesses. This would help military veterans get financial support to become entrepreneurs without having to rely solely on loans. The program would test whether direct grants are an effective way to help veterans launch successful small businesses.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Small Business Administration relating to "Citizenship and Residency Requirements and Recission of Procedural Notice 5000-872050" and "Revised Applicant Ownership, Citizenship, and Residency Requirements for 7(a) and 504 Loans".

Congress would reject a Small Business Administration rule that changed citizenship and residency requirements for small business loans, sending the rule back and preventing it from taking effect. The rule had modified who could qualify for two popular SBA loan programs that help small businesses get financing. This action would restore the previous requirements that were in place before the SBA made these changes.

Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act of 2026

The proposal would require the federal government to provide clear information to small business owners and their employees about their legal rights and obligations when dealing with immigration enforcement agencies. Small business owners would gain access to educational materials explaining what they can and cannot be required to do during immigration inspections or inquiries, and employees would learn about their workplace rights in these situations. This aims to help small businesses and their workers navigate immigration law without confusion or potential violations.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). Among other elements, the bill authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft and ships; sets active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels; sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation; sets policy regarding DOD acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and the acquisition workforce; sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific; sets policy for various matters related to DOD cybersecurity and artificial intelligence; requires DOD to include projected demand for foreign military sales in certain contexts, including munitions production planning, sustainment planning for major defense acquisition programs, and decisions regarding production rate increases of defense articles; requires DOD to establish an expedited qualification process for new domestic and allied sources of certain strategic materials, including specified metals, alloys, oxides, and magnets; authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years; and authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and Maritime Administration. For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA , and In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process .

Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026

The proposal would clarify which rules from the Administrative Procedures Act apply to decisions made by the Small Business Administration, potentially changing how the agency must handle appeals and public input on its actions. This could affect small business owners who deal with SBA loans, grants, and other programs by either making it easier or harder to challenge agency decisions depending on how the rules are interpreted. The bill is currently being reviewed by committees in Congress to determine whether these changes would help or hinder small businesses and government operations.

Shared Values Act

I cannot provide an accurate summary because the bill's title and subjects provided do not contain sufficient information about what the legislation actually proposes to do. The referral to nearly every major congressional committee suggests this is a broad bill, but without access to the bill's text or specific policy proposals, I cannot explain its concrete effects or who it would affect.

Women’s Business Centers Improvement Act of 2026

The legislation would strengthen federal support for women's business centers, which provide training, counseling, and resources to help women start and grow their own businesses. These centers, funded through the Small Business Administration, would receive improvements to better serve female entrepreneurs across the country. The changes aim to make it easier for women to access the tools and guidance they need to launch successful companies.

Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2026

The proposal would strengthen the Small Business Development Center Program, which provides free consulting and training to entrepreneurs and small business owners across the country. These centers help people start new businesses, expand existing ones, and improve their operations through expert advice and educational workshops. The changes aim to make these services more effective and accessible to small business owners who need support to succeed.

FIT Procurement Act

Federal Improvement in Technology Procurement Act or the FIT Procurement Act This bill addresses various issues related to federal procurement policy and the federal acquisition workforce. For example, the bill requires the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) to establish a pilot program to consider incorporating experiential learning into the Federal Credentials Program, the Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting Officer’s Representative Program, and the Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Program; FAI to provide information and communications technology acquisition training for certain acquisition workforce members; the General Services Administration to assume responsibility from the Office of Management and Budget for developing and implementing an artificial intelligence training program for certain acquisition workforce members; the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) to issue guidance on when a wider range of projects, including commercial or non-government projects, should be accepted as relevant past performance so as to increase competition among eligible firms; and the OFPP to implement regulatory and other non-legislative actions, based on input from the Chief Acquisition Officers Council and the public, to remove barriers to entry for small businesses seeking to participate in federal government procurement. The bill also increases the simplified acquisition threshold from $250,000 to $500,000 and the micro purchase threshold from $10,000 to $25,000. (The federal government uses less complex procedures for the purchase of property and services valued below the simplified acquisition threshold. Purchases below the micro purchase threshold generally do not require soliciting competitive quotations if the contracting officer considers the price to be reasonable.)

Delivering Priority Legislation Act

This bill has been introduced but lacks specific details about what legislation it would actually address, making it impossible to summarize its concrete effects. The bill has been referred to nearly every major House committee, suggesting it may eventually contain provisions affecting workers, businesses, veterans, agriculture, infrastructure, energy, national security, and government operations. Without knowing what specific policies the bill will contain, it's unclear who would be helped or harmed by its passage.

Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act

The proposal aims to break up the dominance of a few large companies in the meatpacking industry by giving the government stronger tools to prevent excessive concentration and reduce their market power. By increasing competition among meatpacking companies, the bill is intended to lower meat prices for consumers and create fairer conditions for smaller competitors and farmers. The measure has been sent to multiple congressional committees for review, including those overseeing competition law, commerce, small business, and agriculture.

Ratepayer Justice and Commercial Power Accountability Act

The bill would create a federal fund to compensate utility customers and communities that have suffered financial losses or harm due to misconduct by electric, gas, or water companies and their executives, such as corruption or negligence. It would also establish a process to investigate these cases and hold responsible company leaders accountable for their actions. The proposal affects millions of utility customers across the country who pay for electricity, natural gas, and water services.

Reshoring American Manufacturing Act of 2026

The Small Business Administration would be required to create and maintain a website to help small manufacturers find information and resources about moving their production operations back to the United States. This resource would serve as a central hub for small business owners interested in onshoring—bringing manufacturing jobs and facilities back from overseas—by providing them with relevant guidance and support options. The measure aims to make it easier for small manufacturers to access government assistance and information related to domestic production.

GAP Act

The proposal would give the government stronger authority to review and block investments in small aircraft companies and general aviation businesses if those investments come from foreign countries considered adversaries to the United States. This would help prevent potentially hostile nations from gaining access to aviation technology or infrastructure that could pose security risks. The measure affects aircraft manufacturers, aviation companies, and foreign investors interested in the U.S. aviation sector.

7(a) Program Risk Oversight Act

The legislation would change how the Small Business Administration's credit risk office reports its activities each year, likely requiring different information or a different format in their annual reports to Congress. These changes could affect how small business owners and lenders understand the risks associated with federal small business loans and loan guarantees. The bill is still in early stages and has been sent to the House Committee on Small Business for review.

Small Business Technological Advancement Act

Small Business Technological Act of 2025 This bill authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to finance under the 7(a) loan program business software or cloud computing services that facilitate business operations, product or service delivery, payroll processing, human resources functions, sales and billing functions, or accounting or tracking of inventory. Such software or services include business tools that utilize artificial intelligence. The 7(a) loan program is the SBA's primary business loan program that provides loan guaranties for participating lenders to provide financing to small businesses that are otherwise unable obtain reasonable credit terms.