NSBA urges Congress to continue prioritizing Small Business matters and bills this session.
This week, NSBA followed a number of Small-Business related legislation gaining momentum in Congress, including seven bipartisan bills originating in the Small Business Committee.
Voted positively out of the chamber this week, their passage under suspension tees up potential for legitimate consideration in the Senate.
Among the bills unanimously passed in the House this week:
H.R. 825 – Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act. A bill sponsored by House Small Business Committee Chairman Rep. Williams (R-Texas) to prohibit companies accused of financial crimes related to COVID-19 loans from receiving future assistance from SBA.
H.R. 832 – Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025. A bill sponsored by Rep. Williams to expand the SBA’s Office of Advocacy to advocate for small businesses on international trade issues.
H.R. 818 – SPUR Act. A bill sponsored by Rep. Stauber (R-Minn.-08) to enhance requirements for SBA to evaluate the performance of federal agencies in awarding small businesses contracts.
H.R. 788 – DOE and SBA Research Act. A bill sponsored by Rep. LaLota (R-N.Y.-01) to require SBA and the Department of Energy (DOE) to increase small business opportunities in DOE research.
H.R. 754 – Investing in Main Street Act of 2025. A bill sponsored by Rep. Chu (D-Calif. 28) to authorize banking entities to increase investment amounts in small businesses.
H.R. 804 – Rural Small Business Resilience Act. A bill sponsored by Rep. Morrison (D-Minn.-03 to empower the SBA’s Office of Disaster to ensure rural areas receive full access to disaster assistance.
H.R. 828 – SERV Act. A bill sponsored by Rep. Davids (D-Kan.-03) to ensure SBA reports on access to capital limitations faced by veteran small business owners.
A number of these bills provide funds for larger banks and entities meant to be designated for and disbursed to Small-Business investment. While passage in the House is a start, ahead of more substantive consideration in the Senate, NSBA looks forward to continuing discussions with its members and the entire Small-Business community on how to maximize opportunities with legislative initiatives signed into law this Session.
Follow NSBA as we continue monitoring progress of Small-Business related legislation in Congress.
