Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026
To clarify the applicability of certain provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act to certain actions of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
This bill aims to clarify how certain rules from the Administrative Procedures Act apply to specific actions taken by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The goal is to ensure that the SBA follows fair and consistent processes when making decisions that affect small businesses.
The bill would impact small business owners and the SBA by providing clearer guidelines on the procedures they must follow. This could lead to more predictable and transparent actions by the SBA, ultimately benefiting small businesses.
HB9885 was introduced on July 22, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Small Business and the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review. As of now, it is in the early stages of the legislative process.
