Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Quick Facts
- Members
- 38
- Chair
- Ernst, Joni(R)
- Ranking Member
- Markey, Edward J.(D)
- Subcommittees
- 0
- Referred Bills
- 20
Members (38)
Ernst, Joni
IA
Ernst, Joni
IA
Markey, Edward J.
MA
Markey, Edward J.
MA
Booker, Cory A.
NJ
Booker, Cory A.
NJ
Budd, Ted
NC
Budd, Ted
NC
Cantwell, Maria
WA
Cantwell, Maria
WA
Coons, Christopher A.
DE
Coons, Christopher A.
DE
Curtis, John R.
UT
Curtis, John R.
UT
Hawley, Josh
MO
Hawley, Josh
MO
Hickenlooper, John W.
CO
Hickenlooper, John W.
CO
Hirono, Mazie K.
HI
Hirono, Mazie K.
HI
Husted, Jon
OH
Husted, Jon
OH
Justice, James C.
WV
Justice, James C.
WV
Paul, Rand
KY
Paul, Rand
KY
Risch, James E.
ID
Risch, James E.
ID
Rosen, Jacky
NV
Rosen, Jacky
NV
Schiff, Adam B.
CA
Schiff, Adam B.
CA
Scott, Tim
SC
Scott, Tim
SC
Shaheen, Jeanne
NH
Shaheen, Jeanne
NH
Young, Todd
IN
Young, Todd
IN
Committee Votes(16)
Outcomes this committee recorded, as its own records and the Congressional Record state them. Most carry no published tally, and a vote with no per-member breakdown says nothing about how any individual member voted.
Committee ordered favorably reported the nomination of William Kirk, of Maryland, to be Inspector General, Small Business Administration
Committee ordered favorably reported the nomination of William Kirk, of Maryland, to be Inspector General, Small Business Administration.
S. 1555, to increase loan limits for loans made to small manufacturers, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute
Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items: S. 1555, to increase loan limits for loans made to small manufacturers, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; S. 1199, to extend the statute of limitations for fraud under certain pandemic programs, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; S. 2232, to expand the surety bond program under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; and S. 1703, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve access to disaster assistance for individuals located in rural areas.
S. 1199, to extend the statute of limitations for fraud under certain pandemic programs, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute
Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items: S. 1555, to increase loan limits for loans made to small manufacturers, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; S. 1199, to extend the statute of limitations for fraud under certain pandemic programs, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; S. 2232, to expand the surety bond program under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; and S. 1703, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve access to disaster assistance for individuals located in rural areas.
S. 2232, to expand the surety bond program under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute
Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items: S. 1555, to increase loan limits for loans made to small manufacturers, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; S. 1199, to extend the statute of limitations for fraud under certain pandemic programs, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; S. 2232, to expand the surety bond program under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; and S. 1703, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve access to disaster assistance for individuals located in rural areas.
S. 1703, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve access to disaster assistance for individuals located in rural areas
Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items: S. 1555, to increase loan limits for loans made to small manufacturers, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; S. 1199, to extend the statute of limitations for fraud under certain pandemic programs, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; S. 2232, to expand the surety bond program under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; and S. 1703, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve access to disaster assistance for individuals located in rural areas.
Committee ordered favorably reported the nominations of William Briggs, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator, and Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, both of the Small Business Administration
Committee ordered favorably reported the nominations of William Briggs, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator, and Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, both of the Small Business Administration.
S. 1047, to prohibit individuals convicted of defrauding the Government from receiving any assistance from the Small Business Administration
Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items: S. 1047, to prohibit individuals convicted of defrauding the Government from receiving any assistance from the Small Business Administration; and S. 1093, to amend the Small Business Act to enhance the Office of Rural Affairs; and The nominations of William Briggs, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator, and Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, both of the Small Business Administration
S. 1093, to amend the Small Business Act to enhance the Office of Rural Affairs
Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items: S. 1047, to prohibit individuals convicted of defrauding the Government from receiving any assistance from the Small Business Administration; and S. 1093, to amend the Small Business Act to enhance the Office of Rural Affairs; and The nominations of William Briggs, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator, and Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, both of the Small Business Administration
The nominations of William Briggs, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator, and Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, both of the Small Business Administration
Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items: S. 1047, to prohibit individuals convicted of defrauding the Government from receiving any assistance from the Small Business Administration; and S. 1093, to amend the Small Business Act to enhance the Office of Rural Affairs; and The nominations of William Briggs, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator, and Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, both of the Small Business Administration
S. 298, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate 30 percent of the employees assigned to headquarters to duty stations outside the Washington metropolitan area, with an amendment
Committee ordered favorably reported the following bills: S. 298, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate 30 percent of the employees assigned to headquarters to duty stations outside the Washington metropolitan area, with an amendment; and S. 300, to improve accountability in the disaster loan program of the Small Business Administration, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 300, to improve accountability in the disaster loan program of the Small Business Administration, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute
Committee ordered favorably reported the following bills: S. 298, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate 30 percent of the employees assigned to headquarters to duty stations outside the Washington metropolitan area, with an amendment; and S. 300, to improve accountability in the disaster loan program of the Small Business Administration, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 371, to require certain reports on small business disaster assistance to be published on the website of the Small Business Administration
Committee ordered favorably reported S. 371, to require certain reports on small business disaster assistance to be published on the website of the Small Business Administration
S. 68, to prohibit the suspension of collections on loans made to small businesses related to COVID-19, with an amendment
Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items: S. 68, to prohibit the suspension of collections on loans made to small businesses related to COVID-19, with an amendment; S. 273, to allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in certain loan programs of the Small Business Administration; An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress; and The nomination of Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration.
S. 273, to allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in certain loan programs of the Small Business Administration
Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items: S. 68, to prohibit the suspension of collections on loans made to small businesses related to COVID-19, with an amendment; S. 273, to allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in certain loan programs of the Small Business Administration; An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress; and The nomination of Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration.
The nomination of Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration
Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items: S. 68, to prohibit the suspension of collections on loans made to small businesses related to COVID-19, with an amendment; S. 273, to allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in certain loan programs of the Small Business Administration; An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress; and The nomination of Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration.
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress
Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items: S. 68, to prohibit the suspension of collections on loans made to small businesses related to COVID-19, with an amendment; S. 273, to allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in certain loan programs of the Small Business Administration; An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress; and The nomination of Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration.
Referred Legislation (20)
| Bill | Title | Sponsor | Latest Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. 5286 | A bill to amend the Small Business Act to establish the position of Coordinator for Disabled Small Business Concerns within the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. | Shaheen, Jeanne | 2026-08-06 |
| S. 5291 | A bill to require the Comptroller General to evaluate Federal cybersecurity assistance to small business concerns, and for other purposes. | Schiff, Adam B. | 2026-08-06 |
| S.J.Res. 202 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Small Business Administration relating to "Citizenship and Residency Requirements and Recission of Procedural Notice 5000-872050" and "Revised Applicant Ownership, Citizenship, and Residency Requirements for 7(a) and 504 Loans". | Markey, Edward J. | 2026-07-23 |
| S. 273 | Small Business Child Care Investment Act | Rosen, Jacky | 2026-06-17 |
| S. 3971 | Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act | Ernst, Joni | 2026-06-17 |
| S. 872 | Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025 | Ernst, Joni | 2026-06-15 |
| S. 4674 | DUMP Red Tape Act | Scott, Rick | 2026-06-03 |
| H.R. 2066 | Investing in All of America Act of 2025 | Meuser, Daniel | 2026-05-19 |
| S. 4534 | Microbusiness Support Act | Cortez Masto, Catherine | 2026-05-14 |
| S. 4532 | Small Business Wildfire Smoke Recovery Act | Cortez Masto, Catherine | 2026-05-14 |
| S. 1555 | Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025 | Ernst, Joni | 2026-05-13 |
| S. 1199 | SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act | Ernst, Joni | 2026-05-04 |
| S. 2232 | Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025 | Markey, Edward J. | 2026-05-04 |
| S. 4417 | Service-Disabled Veteran Opportunities in Small Business Act | Kennedy, John | 2026-04-28 |
| S. 4414 | State Trade Expansion Program Modernization Act of 2024 | Shaheen, Jeanne | 2026-04-28 |
| S. 4411 | Investing in the American Dream Act | Markey, Edward J. | 2026-04-28 |
| S. 4401 | Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act | Marshall, Roger | 2026-04-27 |
| S. 4341 | Plain Language in Contracting Act | Ernst, Joni | 2026-04-16 |
| S. 3971 | Small Business Contracting Transparency Act of 2024 | Coons, Christopher A. | 2026-04-13 |
| S. 1142 | SBA Collections Act of 2023 | Ernst, Joni | 2026-03-27 |