House Bill 7396
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 5, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
7396
Congress
119
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
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02/17/2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.
02/17/2026
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-498.
02/11/2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 0.
02/11/2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
02/05/2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
02/05/2026
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jun 11, 2026 11:26:39 PM