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H.R. 5763 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
5 members · Left 2 · Center 2 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Williams, Roger (R-TX) (Introduced 10/14/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.59 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 5 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 | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (12/12/2025)
Main Street Parity Act
This bill lessens the financing requirements for certain Small Business Administration loans to small businesses for plant acquisition, construction, conversion, or expansion, including the acquisition of land. Specifically, the bill reduces the amount of equity a borrower must provide by 5% of the total cost for loans for limited or single-purpose properties.
119 HR 5763 EH: Main Street Parity 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. 5763
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to modify the criteria for loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion or expansion, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Main Street Parity Act.
2.Modification to criteria for loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion or expansion (a)In generalSection 502(3)(C) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696(3)(C)) is amended— (1)by striking clauses (ii) and (iii); (2)in clause (i), by inserting or at the end; and (3)by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (ii). (b)Conforming amendmentSection 502(3)(B)(ii) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696(3)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking clauses (i), (ii), or (iii) of subparagraph (C) and inserting clause (i) of subparagraph (C). Passed the House of Representatives January 20, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 5763 IH: Main Street Parity Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-10-14 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. 5763IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 14, 2025Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself and Ms. Simon) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessA BILLTo amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to modify the criteria for loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion or expansion, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Main Street Parity Act.
2.Modification to criteria for loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion or expansion (a)In generalSection 502(3)(C) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696(3)(C)) is amended— (1)by striking clauses (ii) and (iii); (2)in clause (i), by inserting or at the end; and (3)by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (ii). (b)Conforming amendmentSection 502(3)(B)(ii) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696(3)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking clauses (i), (ii), or (iii) of subparagraph (C) and inserting clause (i) of subparagraph (C).
119 HR 5763 : Main Street Parity 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. 5763IN 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 Investment Act of 1958 to modify the criteria for loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion or expansion, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Main Street Parity Act.2.Modification to criteria for loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion or expansion(a)In generalSection 502(3)(C) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696(3)(C)) is amended—(1)by striking clauses (ii) and (iii);(2)in clause (i), by inserting or at the end; and(3)by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (ii).(b)Conforming amendmentSection 502(3)(B)(ii) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696(3)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking clauses (i), (ii), or (iii) of subparagraph (C) and inserting clause (i) of subparagraph (C).Passed the House of Representatives January 20, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 5763 RH: Main Street Parity 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. 354119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5763[Report No. 119–406]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESOctober 14, 2025Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself and Ms. Simon) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessDecember 12, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Vindman, Mr. Cisneros, and Ms. GoodlanderDecember 12, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to modify the criteria for loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion or expansion, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Main Street Parity Act.2.Modification to criteria for loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion or expansion(a)In generalSection 502(3)(C) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696(3)(C)) is amended—(1)by striking clauses (ii) and (iii);(2)in clause (i), by inserting or at the end; and(3)by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (ii).(b)Conforming amendmentSection 502(3)(B)(ii) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696(3)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking clauses (i), (ii), or (iii) of subparagraph (C) and inserting clause (i) of subparagraph (C).December 12, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 10/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 10/14/2025 | 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 by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0. |
| 12/12/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-406. |
| 12/12/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-406. |
| 12/12/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 354. |
| 01/20/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 01/20/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H930-931) |
| 01/20/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5763. |
| 01/20/2026 | House floor actions | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. |
| 01/20/2026 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H939-940) |
| 01/20/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 8 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR H930) |
| 01/20/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 8 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR H930) |
| 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 | Main Street Parity Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Main Street Parity Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to modify the criteria for loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion or expansion, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Main Street Parity Act |
| Display Title | Main Street Parity Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Main Street Parity Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to modify the criteria for loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion or expansion, 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 | 10/14/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Commerce
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