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House bill · H.R. 8563 (119th Congress)

Investing in the American Dream Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jun 9, 2026

Sponsor: Nydia M. Velázquez (U.S. Representative, NY-7, Democratic)

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Summary

Would clarify who is eligible for Small Business Administration lending programs, defining the covered products as 7(a) guaranteed loans, microloans, title V loans under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and SBA surety bond guarantees.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Small Business · U.S. House of Representatives

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25

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Full history

  1. Jun 9, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Apr 28, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Apr 28, 2026

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

    U.S. House

  4. Apr 28, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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