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Read. Follow. Verify.House Passes Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention Act
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7401, a bill requiring Small Business Administration (SBA) employees to certify they have no conflicts of interest regarding loans they manage. The bill passed with a 415-0 vote, moving it forward in the legislative process.
This legislation mandates that SBA employees formally declare they have no personal financial conflicts of interest in the loans they oversee, directly impacting internal agency compliance requirements for federal staff.
Who It Affects
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Small Business Administration employees
These employees must now provide formal certification regarding potential conflicts of interest for loans they manage.
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The legislation marks a shift toward mandatory self-certification for federal employees involved in financial lending processes.
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