Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that small business owners seeking financing have fundamental rights, including transparent pricing and terms, competitive products, responsible underwriting, fair treatment from financing providers, brokers, and lead generators, inclusive credit access, and fair collection practices.

The bill "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that small business owners seeking financing have fundamental rights" designated as H.Res. 1267 in the 119th Congress, introduced on May 7, 2026, aims to assert the rights of small business owners in the financing process. It emphasizes the rights of transparency in pricing and terms, access to competitive products, responsible underwriting, fair treatment from financing providers, brokers, and lead generators, inclusive credit access, and fair collection practices. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting small business owners in their interactions with financial entities.