119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jun 17, 2026
S. 3971Passed Both ChambersCommerce
Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA)1 cosponsorIntroduced Mar 3, 2026
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Introduced
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Senate floor
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House
Mar 17
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What happens next: Cleared both chambers. Heads to the President's desk.
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Cosponsors (1)
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All Democratic.
Activity timeline
Jun 17
1d ago
1d ago
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Apr 13
Apr 13
Apr 13
Became Public Law No: 119-83.
Apr 13
Apr 13
Apr 13
Became Public Law No: 119-83.
Apr 13
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Apr 13
Signed by President.
Apr 13
Apr 13
Apr 13
Signed by President.
Apr 2
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Apr 2
Presented to President.
Apr 2
Apr 2
Apr 2
Presented to President.
Mar 17
Mar 17
Mar 17
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17
Mar 17
Mar 17
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 41 (Roll no. 89).
Mar 17
Mar 17
Mar 17
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 41 (Roll no. 89).
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Full action log
All 21 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jun 17
SENATECommittee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Apr 13
Became Public Law No: 119-83.
Apr 13
Became Public Law No: 119-83.
Apr 13
Signed by President.
Apr 13
Signed by President.
Apr 2
HOUSEPresented to President.
Apr 2
Presented to President.
Mar 17
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 41 (Roll no. 89).
Mar 17
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 41 (Roll no. 89).
Mar 17
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2545-2546)
Mar 16
HOUSEAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 16
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3971.
Mar 16
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2491-2497; text: CR H2491-2495)
Mar 16
HOUSEMs. Van Duyne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 4
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
Mar 4
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Mar 4
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 3
SENATEIntroduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S752-756; text: CR S752-756)
Mar 3
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
Mar 3
Introduced in Senate
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