Bill · H.R. 1791· House(119-HR-1791)
Increasing Credit Union Lending for Business Growth Act
- Introduced
- 3/3/2025
- Last activity
- 3/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Vicente Gonzalez
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Increasing Credit Union Lending for Business Growth Act." It aims to amend the Federal Credit Union Act to provide more loan flexibility to credit unions. It also seeks to amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to expand homeownership access. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for other purposes. One specific change involves expanding credit to small businesses.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill increases the specific loan amount cap from $50,000 to $100,000 to provide more flexibility for small business lending through credit unions.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The increase in the loan cap from $50,000 to $100,000 provides more substantial financing options for business owners using credit unions.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
By doubling the loan limit for credit unions, the bill facilitates greater capital availability for small business expansion and hiring.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expanded Credit for Small Businesses: Section 2 amends the Federal Credit Union Act to increase a specific amount from $50,000 to $100,000, which could provide more loan flexibility to credit unions for small business needs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain any provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Increases Job Creation+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+3
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Nicholas BegichRepublican · Alaska
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania