Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act

Sponsor: Sharice Davids (Democratic-KS)February 5, 2026

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 424.

New SBA Office to Boost Native American, Native Hawaiian Businesses.

A new Office of Native American Affairs would be created within the Small Business Administration. This office would focus on helping businesses owned by members of Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations. It would offer targeted programs, financial aid, and training to help these businesses grow and succeed.

What Would Change

Today, the Small Business Administration does not have a dedicated office to specifically support businesses in Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations. If this bill becomes law, it would create an Office of Native American Affairs within the SBA, led by an Assistant Administrator. This new office would focus on providing targeted business development, contracting, and capital access programs, along with financial assistance and direct consultations for these communities.

Key Provisions

Creates a new Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration to support businesses owned by members of Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian Organizations.
Puts an Assistant Administrator in charge of this new office, who would have knowledge of Native American cultures and experience in small business development.
Offers grants, contracts, and other financial help to Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, and their nonprofit groups to provide business training and access SBA programs.
Develops and promotes policies to better meet the business needs of Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, and their small businesses.
Requires regular talks with Tribal leaders to get their input on SBA programs and procedures.

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Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act

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