Bill · H.R. 9885· House(119-HR-9885)
Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/22/2026
- Last activity
- 7/22/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Nydia Velázquez
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the "Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026." It aims to clarify how the Administrative Procedures Act applies to certain actions taken by the Small Business Administration. Specifically, it addresses rules regarding public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill increases transparency by mandating that the SBA follow specific Administrative Procedures Act requirements for rules regarding public property, loans, and contracts.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Small business owners benefit from more predictable and transparent administrative procedures regarding SBA funding and contracts.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The bill enhances transparency and engagement for small businesses by requiring more formal rulemaking processes for SBA loans, grants, and contracts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Transparency in SBA Actions: By ensuring that section 553 applies to rules involving public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts, the bill creates a specific standard for the Small Business Administration's rulemaking processes. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- 7/22/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House