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Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act

3/3/2026, 9:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7396

H.R. 7396, introduced in the 119th Congress on February 5, 2026, aims to create an Office of Native American Affairs under the Small Business Administration, among other objectives.

Congressional Summary of HR 7396

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 7396

Bill HR 7396 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2026. Bill HR 7396 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2026.  Bill HR 7396's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424. as of February 17, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7396

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7396

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7396

To establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
To establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

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Zamir Robbins

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Excited for this opportunity!