OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Business over Ballots Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2968.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2025-04-17.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- The Small Business Administration (SBA) will be prohibited from facilitating voter registration, unless explicitly authorized by federal law.
- Businesses and organizations receiving SBA assistance will not be allowed to use those funds for voter registration activities.
- The act intends to ensure the SBA focuses exclusively on supporting small businesses, in line with its original mission.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Introduced.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.