Bill · H.R. 1893· House(119-HR-1893)
LIONs Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/5/2025
- Last activity
- 3/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- Sponsored by
- Shri Thanedar
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill, called the "Loans In Our Neighborhoods Act of 2025" or the "LIONs Act of 2025", aims to amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. It seeks to increase the maximum loan amounts for certain loans provided to small businesses. This includes increasing the maximum loan amount for 7(a) loans and development company loans.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+8
The bill directly increases maximum loan amounts for small business 7(a) and development company loans.
Would business owners be better off under this?+8
The bill directly benefits business owners by doubling the maximum loan limits available through certain federal programs.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+6
Higher loan limits under the Small Business Act provide more capital to spur economic activity in local communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Loan Amounts for Small Businesses (Sections 2 & 3): The bill increases the maximum loan amounts for 7(a) loans and development company loans. This could be positive because it would allow small businesses to access more capital, potentially leading to business growth, job creation, and economic stimulation in local communities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- I am unable to identify potential negative impacts for people, based on the context of this bill.
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+8Improves Economic Growth+6Increases Job Creation+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+8
- 1/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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