Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to United States Government agencies sharing certain communications with the public and Federal employees.
- Last Action
- 10/21/2025
Actions
- 2025-02-25Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- 2025-02-24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-02-24On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 43). (text: CR H737)
- 2025-02-24Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 43). (text: CR H737)
- 2025-02-24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H748)
- 2025-02-24At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 2025-02-24DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 825.
- 2025-02-24Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H737-739)
- 2025-02-24Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2025-01-28Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 2025-01-28Introduced in House
- 2025-01-28Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-01-28 (00)
Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act
This bill prohibits individuals convicted of certain financial crimes from receiving assistance from the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Specifically, the bill prohibits individuals who have been convicted of a crime involving financial misconduct or a false statement with respect to certain COVID-19 loans (e.g., Paycheck Protection Program loans, Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants, and Shuttered Venue Operators grants) from receiving any financial assistance from the SBA (other than a disaster loan).
The prohibition includes SBA assistance to small businesses that have an owner, officer, director, or key employee who has been convicted of such a crime.
Cosponsors (3)
- Kweisi Mfume (D-MD)
- Lateefah Simon (D-CA)
- Maggie Goodlander (D-NH)
Subjects
- Credit and credit markets
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Small business
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