119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 26, 2026
H.R. 3496Passed HouseCommerce
House passes bill expanding small business opportunities in Northern Mariana Islands
Sponsor: Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large] (R-MP)3 cosponsorsIntroduced May 19, 2025
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Introduced
May 19
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House committee
Nov 18
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House floor
Jan 20
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Cosponsors (3)
HR
GR
MR
All Democratic.
Activity timeline
Jan 26
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jan 20
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 20
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H929)
Jan 20
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H929)
Jan 20
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3496.
Jan 20
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H929-930)
Jan 20
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Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 12
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 350.
Dec 12
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Dec 12, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-402.
Dec 12
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-402.
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All 15 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Jan 26
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jan 20
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 20
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H929)
Jan 20
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H929)
Jan 20
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3496.
Jan 20
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H929-930)
Jan 20
HOUSEMr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2025
Dec 12
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 350.
Dec 12
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-402.
Dec 12
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-402.
Nov 18
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0.
Nov 18
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 19
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Small Business.
May 19
Introduced in House
May 19
Introduced in House
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