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SB2232Introduced in the Senate

Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025

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Introduced by Edward Markey, District MA

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Official description

A bill to expand the surety bond program under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Held at the desk.

May 4, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

  2. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  3. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Ernst with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  4. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.

  5. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2108-2109; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2108-2109)

  6. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  7. Received in the House.

  8. Held at the desk.

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