H.R. 825: Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-28 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] |
| Policy area | Commerce |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-25 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-28):
Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act
This bill prohibits individuals convicted of certain financial crimes from receiving assistance from the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Specifically, the bill prohibits individuals who have been convicted of a crime involving financial misconduct or a false statement with respect to certain COVID-19 loans (e.g., Paycheck Protection Program loans, Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants, and Shuttered Venue Operators grants) from receiving any financial assistance from the SBA (other than a disaster loan).
The prohibition includes SBA assistance to small businesses that have an owner, officer, director, or key employee who has been convicted of such a crime.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Kweisi Mfume | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| Lateefah Simon | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-28 |
| Maggie Goodlander | D NH 2025-02-24 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 825 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 825?
H.R. 825 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 825 are available on congress.gov.
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