H.R. 3496 Passed the House Commerce

Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act

To amend the Small Business Act for microloan eligibility for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large] Introduced May 19, 2025 Cosponsors 3 (3 D) Latest action January 26, 2026

Summary

Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act
This bill expands eligibility for the Small Business Administration microloan program to include entities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
The microloan program provides loans up to $50,000 for small businesses and certain nonprofit childcare centers.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jan 26, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  2. Jan 20, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jan 20, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H929)
  4. Jan 20, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3496.
  5. Jan 20, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H929-930)
  6. Jan 20, 2026 Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  7. Dec 12, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 350.
  8. Dec 12, 2025 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-402.
  9. Nov 18, 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0.
  10. Nov 18, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. May 19, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  12. May 19, 2025 Introduced in House

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