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Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act

11/26/2025, 9:05 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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3496

Bill HR 3496 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2025. 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 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0. as of November 18, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3496

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3496

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate 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

Kimberlyn King-Hinds
Kimberlyn King-Hinds
Northern Mariana IslandsIndependent
Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.
Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.
CaliforniaDemocrat
Herbert C. Conaway, Jr.
Herbert C. Conaway, Jr.
New JerseyIndependent

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