CEASE Act of 2025

Passed first chamber: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 2987 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage: Passed first chamber
Started in: House
Sponsor: 1
Latest action: Jun 9, 2025

What it does

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.

Official summary · Introduced in House · Apr 24, 2025

Titles and provisions can change as the bill moves.

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Where it stands

Introduced (Done)
Apr 24, 2025
Committee (Done)
Floor (Current step)
Passed first chamber · Jun 9, 2025
Law (Not started)

What moved

Who is involved

Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.