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RepublicanBill · H.R. 522· House(119-HR-522)

FAITH in Small Business Act

Rep. Mann
Age: 50 years
Kansas
Introduced
1/16/2025
Last activity
1/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Sponsored by
Tracey Mann
Cosponsors
Republican - 4Democrat - 0
Commerce
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Fair Assistance and Impartial Treatment of Help In Small Business Act" or the "FAITH in Small Business Act," aims to ensure equal treatment for certain faith-based organizations. It specifically addresses certain Small Business Administration programs. To achieve this, the bill gives legal weight to a specific proposed rule. That rule was issued by the Small Business Administration on January 19, 2021. The rule is titled "Ensuring Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations in SBA's Loan and Disaster Assistance Programs."

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5

    The bill protects the ability of faith-based organizations to participate equally in federal small business programs.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2

    The bill provides legal weight to a rule designed to ensure faith-based organizations can access SBA loan and disaster assistance programs.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+2

    Faith-based organization owners would have more certain access to SBA loan and disaster assistance programs.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.