Federal
American Legislation
119th Congress1st Session
Prove It Act of 2025
Requires agencies to report indirect costs, lets small entities petition for review, and requires guidance publication and updates to 10-year rule reviews.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
CCP IP Act
Sanctions and visa bans for persons tied to significant theft of intellectual property; requires reports and presidential waivers.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
INNOVATE Act Changes to SBIR/STTR
Updates SBIR and STTR programs: funding, eligibility, security, and commercialization rules.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Report
Requires the SBA to report to Congress on challenges and support for entrepreneurs with disabilities within 180 days.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act
Requires SBA and National Council on Disability to sign agreements to boost hiring, entrepreneurship, and accessibility for people with disabilities.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Connecting Small Businesses and CTE Graduates
Requires SBDCs and Women's Business Centers to share information and connect small businesses with career and technical education programs and graduates.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act
Requires SBA to publish an annual report about agents who assist 7(a) loan applicants, including fraud, fees, and risk concentration.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
WOSB Accountability Act
Changes certification rules for women-owned small businesses and how they count toward federal contracting goals; requires SBA rulemaking and briefings.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Plain Language in Contracting Act
Requires plain, concise notices and keyword use so small businesses can find and understand contracting opportunities; SBA must issue rules in 90 days.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Small Business Opportunities Transparency
Requires SBA to disclose why certain solicitations are canceled and help affected small businesses find similar contracting opportunities.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Small Business Technological Act
Allows SBA loans to pay for business software and cloud services, including AI tools for payroll, HR, accounting, sales, and inventory.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Winter Recreation Recovery Act
Adds 'snow drought' to SBA disaster definition and directs SBA and GAO to plan support for snow-dependent small businesses.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Coordinated Support for Rural Small Businesses Act
Strengthens the SBA Office of Rural Affairs to coordinate outreach and interagency work with USDA for rural small businesses.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 37.
Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Eliminate Local Construction Subcontract Rule
Removes a requirement that construction subcontractors be located in the county or State where the main contract is performed.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Returning SBA to Main Street
Moves 30% of SBA headquarters staff outside Washington, limits full-time telework, and reduces headquarters office space.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 21.
Disaster Loan Accountability and Reform
New reporting, budget disclosures, limits on forgiveness and loans, GAO and IG reviews, and a ban on SBA rules that increase loan program costs.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 22.
SBA Disaster Transparency Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 23.
Rural Small Business Resilience Act
Directs the SBA to improve disaster assistance access and outreach for rural individuals, with a one-year implementation requirement.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Small Business Advocacy Improvements
Clarifies Office of Advocacy duties and adds an international role to represent small businesses on trade and regulatory matters.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Simplifying Subcontracting Act
Requires prime contractors to use plain writing when soliciting subcontracts and include that requirement in subcontracting plans.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Committee Expenditures Authorization Resolution
Authorizes spending and staffing for the Senate Small Business committee from March 2025 to February 2027 with specified limits.
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S863)
Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act
Requires the SBA to keep each small business's annual regulatory cost from SBA rulemakings at zero and report other agencies' rules affecting small businesses.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.