A new Office of Native American Affairs would be created inside the Small Business Administration, led by an Assistant Administrator with direct knowledge of Native American cultures. The office would help Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations start and grow small businesses by connecting them to SBA programs for loans, contracts, and entrepreneurial training. It could also award grants and cooperative agreements to tribal nonprofits that provide business development support. The office would be required to conduct tribal consultations and report to Congress annually on how many communities it served, but it would sunset after seven years.
Congressional Summary
Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity ActThis 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.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Reported to House
- Action Date
- 2026-02-17
- Date Added
- 2026-03-30