H.R. 7396 · Passed House · Native Americans

Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act

What it does

Establish a statutory Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration.
Direct the office to work with Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to target SBA programs for entrepreneurial development, contracting, and capital access.
Focus SBA resources on helping members of Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations establish or expand small businesses.
Promote economic development in Indian country through targeted SBA programming.

Official 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.

Latest action

Jun 24, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Committee: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship