Bills · HR 6431
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6431State and local government operationsEmployment taxes
New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act
INTRO DEC 4· LAST ACTION APR 28
READING
2MIN
COSPONSORS
6BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
- Reported, not passed
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could significantly boost small business creation and self-employment across the country. By making it easier for unemployed individuals to access Self-Employment Assistance Programs, it offers an alternative path to re-employment that fosters entrepreneurship instead of just traditional job searching. This can help reduce long-term unemployment by providing people with the skills and support to become their own employers.
If this bill becomes law, more individuals could transition from unemployment to business ownership, potentially stimulating local economies and creating new jobs. If it doesn't pass, the stricter eligibility rules and narrower definition of acceptable activities for SEAPs would remain, limiting who can participate and potentially delaying entrepreneurial endeavors for those who are unemployed.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Eliminates the requirement that participants must be likely to exhaust their regular unemployment compensation to join a Self-Employment Assistance Program.
This makes it easier and faster for unemployed individuals to enroll in programs aimed at helping them start their own businesses.
PROVISION 02
Broadens the definition of 'self-employment assistance activities' to include entrepreneurial training, business counseling, technical assistance, or activities following an approved business plan.
This provides states with more flexibility and participants with more options for developing their business skills and plans.
PROVISION 03
Increases the maximum number of individuals a state can have participating in its Self-Employment Assistance Program from 5% to 10% of those receiving unemployment compensation.
This allows more unemployed people in each state to access these programs and pursue self-employment.
PROVISION 04
Requires participants to certify their self-employment activities on at least a weekly basis to a state-designated agency.
This ensures accountability and regular engagement from participants in their entrepreneurial endeavors.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
R· Ohio
YRS IN OFFICE
4
BILLS LED
31
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 67%
DEM 2 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
23 EVENTSAPR 28
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
APR 27
Mr. Carey moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
APR 27
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3114-3115)
APR 27
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6431.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6431
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last actionApr 28, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
House BillHR 6431State and local government operationsEmployment taxes
New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act
INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 28, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
