Federal · 119th Congress
Main Street Parity Act
Policy areaCommerce
Summary
This bill lessens the financing requirements for certain Small Business Administration loans to small businesses for plant acquisition, construction, conversion, or expansion, including the acquisition of land. Specifically, the bill reduces the amount of equity a borrower must provide by 5% of the total cost for loans for limited or single-purpose properties.
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To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to modify the criteria for loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion or expansion, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Main Street Parity ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history14
Jan 26, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jan 20, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 20, 2026
House · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 8 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR H930)Roll Call 32383–8
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Jan 20, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H939-940)
Jan 20, 2026
House · FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 20, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5763.
Jan 20, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H930-931)
Jan 20, 2026
House · FloorMr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 12, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 354.
Dec 12, 2025
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-406.
Nov 18, 2025
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0.
Nov 18, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Documents5
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As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 26, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 20, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeDec 12, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeOct 14, 2025