Votes on four small business bills

The committee considers four bills affecting small-business loans, pandemic-program fraud enforcement, surety bonds and rural disaster assistance.

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 · 2:30 PM ET · Capitol 115Capitol (Senate side), Room 115Chair Joni Ernst R-IARanking Ed Markey D-MA

4BILLS—NOT POSTED

4Bills on the agenda—Results not posted yet

Bill by bill

S. 1199 · SPONSOR JONI ERNST R-IA

Extend fraud case deadlines: Criminal prosecutions and civil enforcement actions tied to grants for shuttered venue operators or restaurant revitalization would have to be filed within 10 years of the violation or conspiracy, even if another law sets a different deadline
Require recurring Justice Department reports: The Attorney General would report to Congress on Justice Department activity involving both programs, including investigations, prosecutions, recoveries, referrals, locations, and case outcomes. Reports would begin within 90 days after enactment and recur every 90 days until five years after enactment

What’s next: Passed the Senate. Next step: the House.

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Ordered reported: The committee voted to send the bill to the full House or Senate. It still needs a floor vote.
Manager’s amendment: A replacement version of the bill offered by the chair, usually with changes negotiated beforehand.
Amendment in the nature of a substitute: An amendment that replaces the whole text of the bill. Other amendments are then offered to it.
Voice vote: Members say “aye” or “no” together. No names are recorded.
Recorded vote: Each member’s vote is recorded by name. Any member can ask for one.
Not agreed to: The amendment failed.
Reported favorably: The committee recommends that the full chamber pass the bill or confirm the nominee.