Only the left has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 3496 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
4 members · Left 2 · Center 2 · Right 0 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn (R-MP) (Introduced 05/19/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Center · DW-NOMINATE +0.16 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee; House - Small Business Committee; House - Small Business Committee; House - Small Business Committee |
| Latest Action | 01/26/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (12/12/2025)
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.
119 HR 3496 EH: Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 3496
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Small Business Act for microloan eligibility for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act.
2.Inclusion of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the microloan program (a)In generalSection 7(m)(7)(B) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(m)(7)(B)) is amended— (1)by inserting , the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands after Guam each place it appears; and (2)in clause (i)(I)(bb), by striking 1/55 and inserting 1/56. (b)Technical amendmentSection 7(m)(11)(C)(ii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(m)(11)(C)(ii)) is amended by striking rural and all that follows through the end of the clause and inserting rural; and. Passed the House of Representatives January 20, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3496 IH: Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-19 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3496IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 19, 2025Ms. King-Hinds introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessA BILLTo amend the Small Business Act for microloan eligibility for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act.2.Inclusion of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the microloan program(a)In generalSection 7(m)(7)(B) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(m)(7)(B)) is amended by inserting , the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands after Guam each place it appears.(b)Technical amendmentSection 7(m)(11)(C)(ii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(m)(11)(C)(ii)) is amended by striking rural and all that follows through the end of the clause and inserting rural; and.
119 HR 3496 : Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-01-26 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 3496IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 26 (legislative day, January 15), 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipAN ACTTo amend the Small Business Act for microloan eligibility for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act.2.Inclusion of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the microloan program(a)In generalSection 7(m)(7)(B) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(m)(7)(B)) is amended—(1)by inserting , the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands after Guam each place it appears; and(2)in clause (i)(I)(bb), by striking 1/55 and inserting 1/56. (b)Technical amendmentSection 7(m)(11)(C)(ii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(m)(11)(C)(ii)) is amended by striking rural and all that follows through the end of the clause and inserting rural; and.Passed the House of Representatives January 20, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3496 RH: Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 350119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3496[Report No. 119–402]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 19, 2025Ms. King-Hinds introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessDecember 12, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Conaway, Mr. Cisneros, and Ms. GoodlanderDecember 12, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 19, 2025A BILLTo amend the Small Business Act for microloan eligibility for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act.2.Inclusion of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the microloan program(a)In generalSection 7(m)(7)(B) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(m)(7)(B)) is amended—(1)by inserting , the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands after Guam each place it appears; and(2)in clause (i)(I)(bb), by striking 1/55 and inserting 1/56. (b)Technical amendmentSection 7(m)(11)(C)(ii) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(m)(11)(C)(ii)) is amended by striking rural and all that follows through the end of the clause and inserting rural; and.December 12, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/19/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/19/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. |
| 11/18/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 11/18/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0. |
| 12/12/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-402. |
| 12/12/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-402. |
| 12/12/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 350. |
| 01/20/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 01/20/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H929-930) |
| 01/20/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3496. |
| 01/20/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H929) |
| 01/20/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H929) |
| 01/20/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 01/26/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Small Business Act for microloan eligibility for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act |
| Display Title | Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Small Business Act for microloan eligibility for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee | 01/26/2026 Referred To |
| House - Small Business Committee | 12/12/2025 Reported By |
| House - Small Business Committee | 11/18/2025 Markup By |
| House - Small Business Committee | 05/19/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Commerce
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