Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act

3/18/2024, 10:21 PM

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.

Congress
118

Number
HR - 7102

Introduced on
2024-01-29

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/5/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Native Americans

Potential Impact
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Indian social and development programs
Minority and disadvantaged businesses
Small Business Administration
Small business

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/4/2024

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 establis...


Latest Action3/5/2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337.