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The Staff Certify Bill
SBA staff must certify no conflicts before approving loans
Small Business Lending Fraud Prevention Act
Good for everyday people ·
The bill would make SBA workers sign a statement that they have no personal conflicts when handling small business loan applications, helping keep loan decisions fair.
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If passed, small business owners could trust that loan officers aren’t secretly benefiting from the deals, which could mean more honest access to needed funding.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill number HB7401 introduced in the US House.
- Requires SBA employees to certify no prohibited conflicts of interest on loans.
- Sponsored by Dan Meuser (R) and Maggie Goodlander (D).
- Passed House with a 415‑0 vote on June 24, 2026.
- Currently engrossed and sent to the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee.
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