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Commerce.

Business regulation, trade practices, small business, and consumer protection. We're tracking 289 bills in this area — 99 still in play.

H.R. 10644In CommitteeOct 1, 2026
Faith and Rural Small Business Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10575In CommitteeSep 24, 2026
Deterring Extraterritorial Foreign Exploitation of Networks Damaging Intellectual Property (DEFEND IP) Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 5529In CommitteeSep 24, 2026
DEFEND IP Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10375Passed CommitteeSep 16, 2026
504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 5967Passed CommitteeSep 16, 2026
Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 3467Passed CommitteeSep 16, 2026
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 7945Passed CommitteeSep 16, 2026
Nitrous Oxide Safety Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10353Passed CommitteeSep 16, 2026
SBIC Reporting Modernization Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9718Passed CommitteeSep 16, 2026
Reshoring American Manufacturing Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10355Passed CommitteeSep 16, 2026
Disaster Loan Outreach Consistency Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 4615Passed CommitteeSep 16, 2026
Small Business Payment for Performance Act of 2025

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 6832Passed CommitteeSep 16, 2026
PACK Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10352Passed CommitteeSep 16, 2026
504 Program Level Flexibility Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10238Passed CommitteeSep 16, 2026
Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 2713Passed CommitteeSep 16, 2026
MAIN Event Ticketing Act: Restrictions on Bot Purchases and FTC Enforcement

Prohibits use of automated software applications to purchase event tickets in violation of sellers' posted purchasing rules or to circumvent access controls and security measures

H.R. 10329Passed CommitteeSep 16, 2026
Combating Foreign Threats to Main Street Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10371Passed CommitteeSep 16, 2026
Ensuring SBA Implementation of GAO Recommendations Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10399In CommitteeSep 15, 2026
Currency Options, Information, and Navigation Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 3618Passed CommitteeSep 14, 2026
No Fentanyl on Social Media Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10364In CommitteeSep 14, 2026
American Copyright Protection Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10328In CommitteeSep 10, 2026
Badge-to-Business Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10343In CommitteeSep 10, 2026
CLEAR Feedback Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10312In CommitteeSep 8, 2026
SBA Spanish Resource Report Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10286In CommitteeSep 3, 2026
Consumer Affordability and Pricing Concessions Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 6488In CommitteeSep 1, 2026
RESET Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10207In CommitteeSep 1, 2026
GUARDIAN Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10197In CommitteeAug 31, 2026
Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10146In CommitteeAug 24, 2026
AI Advertising Disclosure Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 289Passed SenateAug 10, 2026
Ban on High-Concentration Sodium Nitrite Consumer Products

The bill designates consumer products containing 10% or greater sodium nitrite as banned hazardous products.

S. 5278In CommitteeAug 6, 2026
GHOST Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 5291In CommitteeAug 6, 2026
Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 5286In CommitteeAug 6, 2026
Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 5281In CommitteeAug 6, 2026
Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 5171Passed CommitteeAug 5, 2026
Children's Artificial Intelligence Toy Safety Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 3097Passed CommitteeAug 4, 2026
Health Information Privacy Reform Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 10025In CommitteeAug 3, 2026
Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 5154In CommitteeJul 28, 2026
CHAT Act 2.0

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9943In CommitteeJul 23, 2026
Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9913In CommitteeJul 23, 2026
Safe Sips Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9931In CommitteeJul 23, 2026
American Manufacturing Renaissance Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S.J.Res. 202In CommitteeJul 23, 2026
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".

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 5117In CommitteeJul 23, 2026
Senior Chatbot Protection Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 5090In CommitteeJul 22, 2026
Digital Age Assurance Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9885In CommitteeJul 22, 2026
Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9799In CommitteeJul 21, 2026
Online Sellers’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9818In CommitteeJul 21, 2026
Women’s Business Centers Improvement Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.J.Res. 203In CommitteeJul 21, 2026
Directing the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on anticompetitive practices and violations of the antitrust laws in the fire truck manufacturing industry.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9810In CommitteeJul 21, 2026
Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9757In CommitteeJul 16, 2026
Conversational AI Services Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 4957In CommitteeJul 13, 2026
A bill to improve the administration of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and for other purposes.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 4948In CommitteeJul 13, 2026
SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 7757Passed HouseJul 13, 2026
Bill Requiring Online Platforms to Protect Minors from Sexual Material and Harmful Features

Platforms with more than one-third sexual content must use technology to identify minors and block their access to that material

H.R. 7401Passed HouseJul 13, 2026
Bill Requires SBA Employees to Certify Absence of Loan Conflicts of Interest

SBA employees involved in originating, reviewing, or approving SBA loans must provide written certification before participating that they have no conflicts of interest.

H.R. 915Passed HouseJul 13, 2026
SBA Authorized to Finance Business Software and Cloud Services for Small Businesses

The bill authorizes the SBA's 7(a) loan program to finance business software and cloud computing services for small businesses.

S. 4946In CommitteeJul 13, 2026
Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9578In CommitteeJul 2, 2026
Spot the Fakes Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 2804Passed CommitteeJul 2, 2026
Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9482In CommitteeJun 25, 2026
Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 4932In CommitteeJun 24, 2026
No Lead in Toys Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 826Passed HouseJun 24, 2026
Requires quarterly fraud reports on COVID-19 loans

The Small Business Administration's Office of Inspector General must report quarterly to Congress on fraud involving COVID-19 loans, including Paycheck Protection Program loans

H.R. 8881Passed HouseJun 24, 2026
SBA Required to Report Annually on Its Use of Artificial Intelligence

The Small Business Administration must submit annual reports on its use of artificial intelligence and machine learning

H.R. 8879Passed HouseJun 24, 2026
Bill Requires Annual SBA Reports on Small Business Certification Programs

The SBA must submit annual reports as part of the President's budget submission.

S. 4934In CommitteeJun 24, 2026
National Fab Lab Network Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 4238Passed HouseJun 24, 2026
Bill Requiring SBA Disaster Loan Reporting and Congressional Oversight

Requires the SBA to submit monthly reports on disaster loan program operations, including estimates of when available funding will reach 10% and full depletion of appropriations

S. 4855In CommitteeJun 23, 2026
SAFE KIDS Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 941Passed CommitteeJun 18, 2026
Bill would raise threshold and extend deadline for small business lending data reporting

The bill modifies CFPB requirements for financial institutions to report data about small business credit applications.

H.R. 2481Passed HouseJun 17, 2026
Bill Requires Dating Apps to Notify Users About Banned Accounts

Online dating service providers must notify users when they have received messages from accounts that were subsequently banned from the service

H.R. 9057In CommitteeJun 15, 2026
COOL Online Act — Requires Country-of-Origin Disclosure for Imported Products Sold Online

Online sellers of imported products must conspicuously display the country of origin of the products

S. 4741In CommitteeJun 10, 2026
SAFE for Kids Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9253In CommitteeJun 10, 2026
Protect Working Musicians Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9255In CommitteeJun 10, 2026
Timeshare Transparency Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9159In CommitteeJun 4, 2026
Protect Our Homes Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 4674In CommitteeJun 3, 2026
DUMP Red Tape Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 9112In CommitteeJun 2, 2026
CREATOR Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 2066SignedMay 19, 2026
Changes to Small Business Investment Company Financing Limits and Eligible Capital

Reduces the maximum financing SBA can provide to a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) from 300% to 200% of the SBIC's private capital

H.R. 8895In CommitteeMay 19, 2026
No Rigged Grocery Prices Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 4532In CommitteeMay 14, 2026
Bill would add wildfire smoke to federal disaster loan eligibility

The bill modifies the definition of 'disaster' under federal small business law to include wildfire smoke

S. 4534In CommitteeMay 14, 2026
Microbusiness Support Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 1555In CommitteeMay 13, 2026
Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act of 2025

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 3174Passed HouseMay 13, 2026
Bill to Increase SBA Loan Limits for Small Manufacturers

The bill doubles the maximum loan amount available to small manufacturers under the SBA's 7(a) loan program

H.R. 8698In CommitteeMay 7, 2026
Lower Prices at the Pump Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 1267In CommitteeMay 7, 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that small business owners seeking financing have fundamental rights, including transparent pricing and terms, competitive products, responsible underwriting, fair treatment from financing providers, brokers, and lead generators, inclusive credit access, and fair collection practices.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8708In CommitteeMay 7, 2026
Main Street BRIDGE Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8664In CommitteeMay 4, 2026
SBA AI Adoption Reporting Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 2232Passed SenateMay 4, 2026
Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8652In CommitteeMay 4, 2026
YODA

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 1199Passed SenateMay 4, 2026
SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 4454In CommitteeApr 30, 2026
Bill Would Allow CPSC to Set Safety Standards for Firearms

Current law exempts firearms, shells, cartridges, and firearm components from Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) rulemaking authority.

H.R. 8633In CommitteeApr 30, 2026
Competitive Prices Act.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 4471In CommitteeApr 30, 2026
Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 4411In CommitteeApr 28, 2026
Investing in the American Dream Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8563In CommitteeApr 28, 2026
Investing in the American Dream Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

S. 4401In CommitteeApr 27, 2026
PRICE Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8510In CommitteeApr 27, 2026
PRICE Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8534In CommitteeApr 27, 2026
Small Business Territories Support Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8515In CommitteeApr 27, 2026
Consumer Price Information Act of 2026

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.Res. 1182Passed HouseApr 22, 2026
House Resolution Expressing Support for Rural Communities

This is a non-binding resolution expressing the House's support for rural U.S. communities

H.R. 8413In CommitteeApr 21, 2026
SECURE Data Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8416In CommitteeApr 21, 2026
Prison to Proprietorship for the Formerly Incarcerated Act

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

H.R. 8382In CommitteeApr 21, 2026
To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.

Analysis pending: a source-backed explainer is not yet available. Read the official bill record for the latest information.

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