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H.R. 2966 · 119th Congress

American Entrepreneurs First Act of 2025

Passed the HouseEconomyImmigration

Details

Sponsor
Beth Van Duyne (R)
Introduced
2025-04-17
Origin
House
Policy area
Commerce
Latest action
2025-06-09 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Cosponsors
1

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Summary

American Entrepreneurs First Act This bill revises the application requirements for the Small Business Administration's 7(a) loan and 504 loan programs. Specifically, the bill requires applications for such loans to include (1) the applicant's date of birth; and (2) a certification that the applicant or all beneficial owners are citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States. The bill specifies that certain individuals are ineligible for such loans, including (1) asylees, (2) refugees, (3) individuals issued a visa to remain in the United States, (4) individuals legally classified as nonimmigrants, (5) individuals to whom deferred action has been granted pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, and (6) individuals without lawful status under the immigration laws of the United States.

CRS summary — Introduced in House (2025-04-17)

Recorded votes (1)

DateChamberQuestionYea–NayResult
2025-06-06HouseOn Passage217–190Passed

Senate counts are senators only; a Vice President tie-breaking vote is not included (e.g. 50–50, passed).