House Committee on Small Business

To amend the Small Business Act to include requirements relating to apprenticeship program assistance for small business development centers, and for other purposes.

Small business development centers would be required to help small business owners learn about and set up apprenticeship programs that train workers in skilled trades. This would give small companies better access to information and resources for creating their own training programs, potentially helping them find qualified workers while giving young people pathways to good-paying jobs without requiring a four-year college degree.

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish an Innovation Voucher Grant Program.

The Small Business Administration would create a new grant program that gives small businesses vouchers they can use to pay for help with innovation projects, such as consulting services or technology development. These vouchers would help smaller companies afford expert assistance and resources they might not otherwise be able to access on their own. The program aims to boost competitiveness and growth among small businesses by making innovation services more affordable.

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to encourage small business concerns to make business succession plans, and for other purposes.

The Small Business Administration would be required to create a program encouraging small business owners to develop succession plans—detailed strategies for transferring their businesses to the next generation or new owners when they retire or leave. This would help ensure that family-owned shops, farms, and other small enterprises can continue operating smoothly after current owners step down, protecting jobs and local economies. The program would likely include guidance, resources, or incentives to help business owners prepare for this transition.

Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026

The legislation would require federal agencies to improve how they oversee and report on small business certification programs, such as those for women-owned, minority-owned, and disadvantaged businesses. Small business owners seeking these certifications would benefit from clearer processes and more transparent information about how agencies award and manage these designations. The bill aims to reduce fraud and ensure that certification benefits actually reach the businesses they're intended to help.

Small Business Health Options Awareness Act of 2025

Small business owners would get better information and resources to understand their health insurance options, including coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace and other available plans. The bill aims to help business owners make informed decisions about providing health benefits to their employees by improving access to educational materials and guidance. This would primarily affect small companies with fewer employees that currently struggle to navigate complex health insurance choices.

Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025

This bill would likely establish rules to protect small businesses from unfair competitive practices by larger companies, possibly by strengthening enforcement against anti-competitive behavior or giving small business owners more tools to challenge unfair market practices. The legislation would affect small business owners, large corporations, and potentially consumers by ensuring smaller companies have a fairer chance to compete in their markets. The specific protections would depend on the bill's final language, but the goal appears to be leveling the playing field between small and large businesses.

Advancing Policy Priorities Act

This bill appears to be a comprehensive package addressing multiple policy areas across government, touching on everything from veterans' benefits and military spending to energy, transportation, financial regulation, education, and agriculture. Because it covers so many different topics, it has been referred to nearly every major congressional committee so each can review the parts relevant to their area. The specific details of what the bill would actually change are unclear from the title alone, but its broad referral suggests it aims to advance the administration's priorities across numerous federal agencies and programs.

COVID Fraud Transparency Act of 2025

COVID Fraud Transparency Act of 2025 This bill requires the Small Business Administration's Office of Inspector General to report quarterly about fraud cases involving certain COVID-19 loans (e.g., Paycheck Protection Program loans).

SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026

The legislation would direct the Small Business Administration to develop programs and resources to help small businesses understand and adopt artificial intelligence technologies in their operations. This could include training, grants, or technical assistance to help small business owners use AI tools for tasks like customer service, accounting, or marketing without requiring them to become AI experts themselves.

Resolution Act.

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. The title "Resolution Act" is too generic, and the referral to a subcommittee on commodity markets, digital assets, and rural development suggests the bill addresses specific financial or agricultural issues, but without seeing the actual bill text or a more detailed description of its purpose, I cannot reliably explain what it would do or who it affects.

Small Business Technological Act of 2025

The legislation would provide small businesses with grants, tax credits, and technical assistance to help them adopt new technology like software, cybersecurity tools, and automation systems. It aims to help small business owners compete with larger companies by making technology upgrades more affordable and accessible, particularly for companies with fewer than 500 employees.

Main Street Competes Act

The legislation aims to help small businesses compete more effectively by reducing regulatory burdens and providing resources to support their growth and operations. It would affect small business owners, entrepreneurs, and the communities that depend on local companies for jobs and services. The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on Small Business to determine whether it should move forward for a vote.

Governing for the People Act

This bill likely aims to reform how the federal government operates to better serve ordinary Americans, though the specific changes aren't clear from the title alone. Based on its referral to a health subcommittee, it may address how health-related government agencies function or make decisions. The bill could affect federal workers, patients who rely on government health programs, and the general public's access to government services.

DLARA

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. The bill title "DLARA" and subject line "Commerce" don't provide the specific details about what this legislation would actually do, who it affects, or what changes it would make. To write a factual summary, I would need access to the bill's text or a description of its actual provisions.

Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026

The government would study and evaluate how well current cybersecurity help programs work for small businesses, looking at what assistance is available and whether it's actually reaching the companies that need it. This would help lawmakers understand if small business owners have adequate support to protect their data and systems from hackers and cyber attacks. The findings would guide future decisions about what cybersecurity resources and training small businesses should receive.

Investing in All of America Act of 2025

Investing in All of America Act of 2025 This bill modifies the limit on the amount of financing available to a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) from the Small Business Administration (SBA). It also expands the definition of private capital with respect to SBICs. Specifically, the bill reduces the maximum outstanding financing available to an SBIC from 300% to 200% of the SBIC's private capital. The bill increases from $350 million to $450 million the maximum financing available to two or more commonly controlled SBICs that make quarterly or semiannual interest payments. The bill also expands the amounts that may be excluded from the calculation of the financing limit to include the amounts an SBIC invests in (1) rural areas, (2) certain technology categories, or (3) small manufacturers. The bill revises the cap on such excluded amounts to the lesser of $125 million or the aggregate of 50% of the private capital of the SBIC. Additionally, the bill expands what is considered the private capital of an SBIC to include funds obtained from the business revenue of additional government-sponsored corporations and funds invested by the trust or endowment of a college or university.

Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act

Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act This bill increases the maximum loan amounts available to small manufacturers under the Small Business Administration's 7(a) and 504 loan programs. In particular, the bill generally doubles the maximum loan amount for small manufacturers under the 7(a) program and the bill increases the maximum loan amount for small manufacturers under the 504 program from $5.5 million to $10 million. Generally, 7(a) loans provide short- and long-term working capital which can be used for expenses such as operational needs. 504 loans provide financing for major fixed assets such as new facilities.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that small business owners seeking financing have fundamental rights, including transparent pricing and terms, competitive products, responsible underwriting, fair treatment from financing providers, brokers, and lead generators, inclusive credit access, and fair collection practices.

This resolution expresses the House's view that small business owners deserve certain protections when seeking loans or financing, such as clear pricing information, fair credit decisions based on their actual ability to repay, and honest treatment from lenders and brokers. It calls for financing providers to offer competitive products, treat all business owners fairly regardless of background, and use reasonable collection practices if payments are missed. The resolution does not create new laws but signals that Congress believes small business financing should operate with greater transparency and fairness.

Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

This resolution designates the week of May 3-9, 2026, as National Small Business Week to recognize and celebrate the important role that small businesses and entrepreneurs play in American communities. The designation is largely symbolic and encourages people across the country to acknowledge the contributions of small business owners to their local economies and job creation. The measure has been referred to the House Committee on Small Business for consideration.

Main Street BRIDGE Act

The proposal would require the Small Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency to work together more closely through their local business centers to provide better support and resources to small business owners. This collaboration would help small businesses, particularly those owned by minorities, access services like training, counseling, and funding information more easily by coordinating between the two agencies' networks. The bill is currently being reviewed by congressional committees to determine whether it should move forward.