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Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025

6/11/2025, 3:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2931

The bill "To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 2931 on April 17, 2025.

Congressional Summary of HR 2931

Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill requires the relocation of a regional, district, or local office of the Small Business Administration (SBA) if the SBA makes a public determination that the office is located in a sanctuary jurisdiction. The SBA must relocate that office, within 60 days of such determination, to a location that is not a sanctuary jurisdiction.

Under the bill, a sanctuary jurisdiction is a state or political subdivision thereof that prohibits or restricts any government entity or official from (1) exchanging with another government entity information regarding the citizenship or immigration status of an individual; or (2) complying with specified requests by the Department of Homeland Security.

Additionally, the SBA may not establish an office in a sanctuary jurisdiction.

Current Status of Bill HR 2931

Bill HR 2931 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 9, 2025. Bill HR 2931 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 17, 2025.  Bill HR 2931's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. as of June 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2931

Total Number of Sponsors
17
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
17
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2931

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2931

To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes.
To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Bellamy Harvey

704

9 months ago

I fully support this bill because it will help protect our small businesses from the negative impacts of sanctuary cities. It is important to ensure that our local businesses have a fair chance to thrive and succeed without facing unnecessary obstacles. This bill will provide much-needed relief and support to small business owners across the country, including myself. I believe that this is a crucial step in promoting economic growth and prosperity in our communities. How do you think this bill will impact the overall business landscape in the United States?