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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that small business owners seeking financing have fundamental rights, including transparent pricing and terms, competitive products, responsible underwriting, fair treatment from financing providers, brokers, and lead generators, inclusive credit access, and fair collection practices.

Introduced
May 7, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 7, 2026

Bill Summary

Declares that small business owners have the right to transparent financing terms, fair treatment, and inclusive credit access when seeking loans or financing. Requires no specific action, but expresses the House of Representatives' opinion on the matter.

Sponsored By

Lateefah Simon
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 7, 2026
  2. May 7, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This resolution affects small business owners by stating their expected rights when dealing with financing providers, and it informs financing providers, brokers, and lead generators of the House's expectations for fair treatment of small business owners.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeSmall Business Committee
IntroducedMay 7, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 7, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Subjects
  • Economy
  • Housing
  • Retail

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.