Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jul 22, 2026
What it does
The Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026 would clarify that certain rulemaking actions by the Small Business Administration (SBA) involving public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts must follow the notice-and-comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), even if they would otherwise be exempt under section 553(a)(2) of title 5, U.S. Code. This change affects the SBA’s rulemaking processes by increasing transparency and public participation in decisions related to small business assistance programs. The bill applies specifically to SBA actions in areas such as loans, grants, and contracts, ensuring they are subject to standard federal rulemaking…
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