Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act

Hozzl · 2026-01-29T05:08:17Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3496 Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/29/2026, 5:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3496

H.R. 3496, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 19, 2025, aims to amend the Small Business Act to expand microloan eligibility specifically for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The bill includes provisions related to enhancing access to microloans for businesses in this region and may outline additional measures to support small businesses within the Commonwealth.

Congressional Summary of HR 3496

Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act

This bill expands eligibility for the Small Business Administration microloan program to include entities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

The microloan program provides loans up to $50,000 for small businesses and certain nonprofit childcare centers.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3496

Bill HR 3496 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since January 26, 2026. Bill HR 3496 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2025. Bill HR 3496's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. as of January 26, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3496

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3496

To amend the Small Business Act for microloan eligibility for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.

Comments

Ryder Schaefer

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8 months ago

This bill is just another example of the government sticking its nose where it doesn't belong. Why should we be worrying about small businesses in some random islands when there are plenty of struggling businesses right here in the good ol' USA? It's ridiculous how they waste time and money on this nonsense instead of focusing on real issues that affect us all. Just another day in politics, am I right?