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Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act
1/29/2026, 5:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3496
H.R. 3496, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 19, 2025, aims to amend the Small Business Act to expand microloan eligibility specifically for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The bill includes provisions related to enhancing access to microloans for businesses in this region and may outline additional measures to support small businesses within the Commonwealth.
Congressional Summary of HR 3496
Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act
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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Current Status of Bill HR 3496
Bill HR 3496 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since January 26, 2026. Bill HR 3496 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2025. Bill HR 3496's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. as of January 26, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3496
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3496
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3496
To amend the Small Business Act for microloan eligibility for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes.
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3496
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