Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026

Sponsor: Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic-NY)July 22, 2026

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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.

SBA must get public feedback on rules for loans, grants

This bill would make the Small Business Administration (SBA) ask for public feedback before making new rules about things like loans, grants, and contracts. Right now, the SBA doesn't always have to do this for these types of rules. This change would give small businesses and others a chance to share their thoughts on important SBA decisions.

What Would Change

Today, the Small Business Administration can make rules about public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts without always asking for public comments. If this bill becomes law, the Small Business Administration would be required to open these types of rule changes for public input before they become final.

Key Provisions

Requires the Small Business Administration to seek public input on new rules about loans, grants, benefits, and contracts.
Ensures the public can comment on Small Business Administration rules for public property.

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Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026

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