Capping Excessive Awarding of SBLC Entrants Act or the CEASE Act This bill limits the number of for-profit small business lending companies that are authorized make 7(a) loans to not more than 16 at any time.
CRS summary — Introduced in House (2025-04-24)
| Date | Chamber | Question | Yea–Nay | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-05 | House | On Motion to Recommit | 201–212 | Failed | |
| 2025-06-05 | House | On Passage | 214–198 | Passed | ⭐ Margin ≤ 5% |
Senate counts are senators only; a Vice President tie-breaking vote is not included (e.g. 50–50, passed).
