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House vote: H.R. 7102 // February 29, 2024Needed two-thirds to pass

Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act

Sponsor: Sharice Davids (D-KS)

This bill provides statutory authority for the establishment of the Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration (SBA). The office must establish a working relationship with Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations by targeting SBA programs relating to entrepreneurial development, contracting, and capital access to (1) establish or expand small businesses owned and controlled by individuals who are members of Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, and (2) promote economic development in Indian country.

Native Americans Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

402 votes, representing 245,751,607 people92.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

16 votes, representing 10,295,248 people3.9%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon40292.2%
NayLost163.9%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.0%