HB2987Introduced in the House
CEASE Act of 2025 Capping Excessive Awarding of SBLC Entrants Act of 2025
Introduced by Robert Bresnahan, District PA-8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend the Small Business Act to require a limit on the number of small business lending companies, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
June 9, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Passage RC# 155 · June 5, 2025
214
Yes
198
No
20
Absent or Not Voting
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Absent |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | No |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | No |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-107.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 79.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 458 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2483, H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966 and H.R. 2987. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2483 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966, and H.R. 2987 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Rule H. Res. 458 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 458. (consideration: CR H2489-2491)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2483, H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966 and H.R. 2987. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2483 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 2931, H.R. 2966, and H.R. 2987 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2987.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Ms. Velazquez moved to recommit to the Committee on Small Business. (text: CR H2491)
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2987, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Velazquez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2493-2494)
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 201 - 212 (Roll no. 154).
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 198 (Roll no. 155). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2489)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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