H.R. 2966 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
American Entrepreneurs First Act
H.R. 2966 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the American Entrepreneurs First Act, has passed the house — introduced on Apr 17, 2025, sponsored by Beth Van Duyne with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Apr 17, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025
Sponsor
Beth Van Duyne (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 17, 2025
- Passed the HouseJun 6, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (Jun 9, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jun 6, 2025 · Passed217–190
Every roll call vote on this bill
- American Entrepreneurs First ActHouse · Jun 6, 2025
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- S. 3971: Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
- H.R. 2066: Investing in All of America Act of 2025
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- H.R. 804: Rural Small Business Resilience Act
- H.R. 818: SPUR Act
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- H.R. 832: Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025
Committees
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
- Small Business Committee
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