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H.R. 9943

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To amend the Small Business Act to help owners and employees of small business concerns understand their rights and responsibilities with respect to immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · July 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
July 23, 2026
Cosponsors (18)
18D 0R
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This bill requires the Small Business Administration to create and distribute educational materials to help small business owners and employees understand their legal rights and responsibilities during immigration enforcement actions. The resources will include online modules, wallet-sized cards, and compliance guides that explain constitutional protections like the right to remain silent, refuse searches without a judicial warrant, and consult with an attorney. The materials will also cover employers' responsibilities to verify work authorization and comply with immigration regulations, along with best practices for responding to I-9 audits and enforcement inspections. The SBA must make these materials available in multiple formats and languages through its offices and websites within 180 days of the bill's enactment, while coordinating with civil rights experts, immigration law specialists, and federal agencies to ensure accuracy. The bill prohibits the materials from blaming business owners for compliance errors or discouraging anyone from using SBA services based on immigration status.

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