Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act
Official title: To amend the Small Business Act for microloan eligibility for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.
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What Happened in Congress?
January 20, 2026
- HousePassed by voice vote
Where the Bill Stands
- Introduced, done
- Committee, done
- Floor Vote, done
- Outcome, current stage
What This Bill Does
This bill expands eligibility for the Small Business Administration microloan program to include entities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
The microloan program provides loans up to $50,000 for small businesses and certain nonprofit childcare centers.
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Timeline
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- House floor actionsMr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Passed the House
- House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-402.
- House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Library of CongressIntroduced in House
- House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- Introduced
- Committee



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