Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the establishment of the Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration (SBA). The office must establish a working relationship with Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations by targeting SBA programs relating to entrepreneurial development, contracting, and capital access to (1) establish or expand small businesses owned and controlled by individuals who are members of Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and (2) promote economic development in Indian country.
Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the establishment of the Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration (SBA). The office must establish a working relationship with Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations by targeting SBA programs relating to entrepreneurial development, contracting, and capital access to (1) establish or expand small businesses owned and controlled by individuals who are members of Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and (2) promote economic development in Indian country.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337.
(consideration: CR H764)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 16 (Roll no. 57). (text: 2/28/2024 CR H728-729)
(2/3 required): 402 - 16 (Roll no. 57). (text: 2/28/2024 CR H728-729)
Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
(consideration: CR H728-730)
Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.