To clarify the applicability of certain provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act to certain actions of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 22, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill clarifies that the Small Business Administration (SBA) must follow standard rulemaking procedures under the Administrative Procedure Act when it creates rules affecting public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts. Currently, certain SBA actions are exempt from these procedural requirements, which means the agency can implement rules without the typical notice-and-comment period that allows the public to provide input. The legislation would require the SBA to follow these standard procedures for rules related to small business loans, grants, benefits, and contracts, ensuring greater transparency and public engagement in the agency's decision-making process. The bill affects small business owners and the general public who may be impacted by SBA policies. The legislation does not specify new funding or implementation timelines beyond requiring procedural compliance going forward.
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