A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Disaster Loan Outreach Consistency Act. It requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to set up new procedures to make sure disaster loan outreach materials are consistent. These materials include press releases and fact sheets prepared by disaster field operations centers. The goal is to provide accurate and current information regarding disaster loan terms and eligibility processes. The bill also requires standardized templates and a review process to check these materials before they are released. Finally, the Administrator must notify specific congressional committees within 30 days of establishing or changing these procedures.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Directly benefits small business owners by ensuring they have current and accurate information on disaster loans.
- Scored +3
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
Ensures small businesses receive accurate and consistent information regarding disaster loan eligibility and terms.
- Scored +2
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Low-income business owners are more likely to rely on accurate disaster loan information for recovery.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) requires outreach materials to consistently include accurate and current information about disaster loan terms and eligibility processes. This is positive because it helps people get clear and reliable details when they need disaster assistance.
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Section 2(b)(1) and Section 2(b)(2) require standardized templates and a verification process before materials are released to the public. This is positive because it ensures that information is checked and uses current templates before people see it.
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Section 2(b)(3) establishes an annual review process and a review immediately after significant changes to ensure consistency across disaster field operations centers. This is positive because it keeps the information dependable and consistent across different locations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Directly benefits small business owners by ensuring they have current and accurate information on disaster loans. Would farmers be better off under this? — Farmers who operate as small businesses may benefit from more consistent disaster loan outreach. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income business owners are more likely to rely on accurate disaster loan information for recovery. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Helps middle-class small business owners access accurate loan information.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Ensures small businesses receive accurate and consistent information regarding disaster loan eligibility and terms.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — Improves the quality and consistency of communication regarding disaster loans.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires standardized and verified public information regarding federal loan programs.
The version one chamber actually passed
What changed from Reported in House: No change to the wording. Only the printed details that record the bill’s progress, such as the heading and dates, are different.
A committee approved it and sent it to the floor
What changed from Introduced in House: No change to the wording. Only the printed details that record the bill’s progress, such as the heading and dates, are different.
- 11/12/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- 11/11/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 10355.
- Considered under suspension of the rules.
- Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 10/9/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-846.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 743.
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
- 9/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Gilbert CisnerosDemocrat · California
Kimberlyn King-HindsRepublican · Northern Mariana Islands