H.R. 2966 — American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025

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Commerce

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresGovernment lending and loan guaranteesImmigration status and proceduresSmall businessSmall Business Administration

Bill Summary

American Entrepreneurs First Act

This bill revises the application requirements for the Small Business Administration's 7(a) loan and 504 loan programs.

Specifically, the bill requires applications for such loans to include (1) the applicant's date of birth; and (2) a certification that the applicant or all beneficial owners are citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

The bill specifies that certain individuals are ineligible for such loans, including (1) asylees, (2) refugees, (3) individuals issued a visa to remain in the United States, (4) individuals legally classified as nonimmigrants, (5) individuals to whom deferred action has been granted pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, and (6) individuals without lawful status under the immigration laws of the United States.

Committee activity

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Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

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Referred ToJun 9, 2025

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Small Business Committee

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Referred ToApr 17, 2025
Markup ByApr 30, 2025
Reported ByMay 21, 2025

Amendments

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H.Amdt. 29houseAgreed toJun 6, 2025

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 458, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Small Business now printed in the bill is considered as adopted.

Latest action: On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

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Checked against Congress.gov Sep 14, 2026.

Related and companion legislation

Measures identified by Congress, the House, the Senate, or CRS as companions, identical bills, or otherwise related legislation.

H.Res. 458Procedurally relatedRelated bill

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2931) to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate certain offices of the Small Business Administration in sanctuary jurisdictions, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2966) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to require an applicant for certain loans of the Administration to provide certain citizenship status documentation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2987) to amend the Small Business Act to require a limit on the number of small business lending companies, and for other purposes.

Latest action: Jun 4, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Action timeline

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Jun 9, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
IntroReferralSenate
Jun 6, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorHouse floor actions
Jun 6, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 190 (Roll no. 156). (text: CR H2510-2511)
FloorHouse floor actions
Jun 6, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 190 (Roll no. 156).
FloorLibrary of Congress
Jun 6, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
FloorHouse floor actions
Jun 6, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2966.
FloorHouse floor actions
Jun 6, 2025
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2483, H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966 and H.R. 2987. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2483 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966, and H.R. 2987 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
FloorHouse floor actions
Jun 6, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 458. (consideration: CR H2510-2515)
FloorHouse floor actions
Jun 3, 2025
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 458 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2483, H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966 and H.R. 2987. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2483 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966, and H.R. 2987 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
FloorHouse floor actions
May 21, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 83.
CalendarsHouse floor actions
May 21, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-112.
CommitteeHouse floor actions
May 21, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-112.
CommitteeLibrary of Congress
Apr 30, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
CommitteeHouse committee actions
Apr 30, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
CommitteeHouse committee actions
Apr 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
IntroReferralHouse floor actions
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
Apr 17, 2025
Introduced in House
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress

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