The bill
Small LENDER Act
HR. 941, 119th Congress — read as touching Commercial Banks.
Small LENDER Act
Download PDFBill ID: 119/hr/941
Last Updated: July 16, 2026
Sponsored by
Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
ID: H001072
Follow the money
The sponsor
Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.
The money
$133,000 raised
21 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law
Track this bill's progress through the legislative process
Latest Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 610.
June 17, 2026
Introduced
📍 Current Status
Next: The bill will be reviewed by relevant committees who will debate, amend, and vote on it.
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Committee Review
🗳️
Floor Action
✅
Passed House
🏛️
Senate Review
🎉
Passed Congress
🖊️
Presidential Action
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Became Law
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5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.
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Bill Summary
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💰 Campaign Finance Network
Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
Total Contributions
$133,000
21 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$1,000
Committees
$0
Individuals
$132,000
No PAC contributions found
1
THE ROYER LAW FIRM PLLC
$1,000
No committee contributions found
1
BRADBURY, CHARLOTTE S. MRS.
$6,600
2
BRADBURY, CURT MR. JR.
$6,600
3
KEITH, STEVEN M. MR.
$6,600
4
KNAPPLE, WHITFIELD L. DR.
$6,600
5
PFAUTCH, ROY MR.
$6,600
6
QUINTILIAN, DENNIS
$6,600
7
QUINTILIAN, DORIS
$6,600
8
RUTLEDGE, REYNIE MR.
$6,600
9
SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN A. MR.
$6,600
10
DORRELL, MICHAEL
$6,600
11
SCHUECK, PATRICK T. MR.
$6,600
12
FISHER, KENNETH MR.
$6,600
13
FISHER, SHERRILYN MRS.
$6,600
14
ALLEN, MARY
$6,600
15
DALY, JUSTIN MR.
$6,600
16
ROWAN, CAROLYN MS.
$6,600
17
ROWAN, MARC MR.
$6,600
18
SNIDER, TED MR. JR.
$6,600
19
SCHWAB, CHARLES MR.
$6,600
20
ANTHONY, JOHN E. MR.
$6,600
Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
ID: M001204
Top Contributors
10
1
PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS CORP
OrganizationDURYEA, PA
$2,500
Sep 18, 2024
2
COTLER, YUDACUFSKI, HUEBNER
OrganizationSAINT CLAIR, PA
$1,000
Apr 23, 2024
3
DOWD, JOHN J
SUNDANCE VACATIONS • PRESIDENT
IndividualLEHIGHTON, PA
$6,600
Mar 25, 2024
4
PEYKOFF, ANDY
NIAGARA BOTTLING, LLC • CEO
IndividualLAS VEGAS, NV
$6,600
Mar 22, 2024
5
DOWD, JOHN J
SUNDANCE VACATIONS • PRESIDENT
IndividualLEHIGHTON, PA
$6,600
Sep 18, 2024
6
ROWAN, MARC J
APOLLO MANAGEMENT • MANAGEMENT
IndividualGREENWICH, CT
$6,600
Aug 23, 2023
7
ROWAN, CAROLYN
CAROLYN ROWAN COLLECTION • OWNER
IndividualGREENWICH, CT
$6,600
Aug 23, 2023
8
RICH, BRIAN R MR. JR
GILBERTON COAL CO. • EXECUTIVE SALES
IndividualCONSHOHOCKEN, PA
$6,600
Oct 24, 2024
9
VOLPE, ELLEN M
SELF • HOMEMAKER
IndividualWAVERLY TOWNSHIP, PA
$5,800
May 31, 2023
10
VOLPE, CHARLES J
EXCALIBUR INSURANCE MGMT • PRESIDENT
IndividualWAVERLY TOWNSHIP, PA
$5,800
May 31, 2023
Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
ID: W000812
Top Contributors
10
1
OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE
OrganizationRED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Aug 23, 2023
2
DEMOCRACY ENGINE, INC., PAC
OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC
$2,000
Jul 14, 2023
3
DEMOCRACY ENGINE, INC., PAC
OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Mar 15, 2023
4
WINRED
OrganizationARLINGTON, VA
$9
May 9, 2024
5
WILHELM, MARK A MR.
SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORP. • CHAIRMAN & CEO
IndividualSAINT LOUIS, MO
$13,200
Dec 18, 2023
6
DRURY, TIM M.
DRURY DEVELOPMENT • PRESIDENT
IndividualSAINT LOUIS, MO
$13,200
Feb 27, 2023
7
DANFORTH, JOHN C
DOWD BENNETT LLP • ATTORNEY
IndividualSAINT LOUIS, MO
$13,200
Feb 17, 2023
8
TRACY, RICHARD L. MR.
DOT FOODS, INC. • PRESIDENT
IndividualDES PERES, MO
$13,200
Feb 17, 2023
9
RINEY, RODGER O. MR.
T.D. AMERITRADE • ADVISOR TO CEO
IndividualSAINT LOUIS, MO
$13,200
Mar 23, 2023
10
O'CONNELL, JOHN T.
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualSAINT LOUIS, MO
$13,200
Mar 15, 2023
Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]
ID: H001058
Top Contributors
10
1
POKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS
OrganizationDOWAGIAC, MI
$3,300
Dec 11, 2023
2
THALOP LLC
OrganizationINDIANAPOLIS, IN
$1,000
Aug 29, 2024
3
BARREL DOG, LLC
OrganizationHOLLAND, MI
$1,000
Sep 1, 2024
4
NOAH HOMES LLC
OrganizationINDIANAPOLIS, IN
$1,000
Sep 30, 2024
5
THALOP LLC
OrganizationINDIANAPOLIS, IN
$1,000
Sep 30, 2024
6
B&B DAIRY
OrganizationPLAINVIEW, TX
$500
Jul 28, 2024
7
B&B DAIRY
OrganizationPLAINVIEW, TX
$500
Sep 5, 2024
8
STRAIGHT LINE RED ANGUS
OrganizationBANGOR, MI
$250
Jul 23, 2024
9
VAN ANDEL, AMY
THE STEVE AND AMY VAN ANDEL FOUNDATION • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IndividualADA, MI
$75,000
Mar 29, 2024
10
VAN ANDEL, STEPHEN
AMWAY • CHAIRMAN
IndividualADA, MI
$75,000
Mar 29, 2024
Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]
ID: T000480
Top Contributors
10
1
OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE
OrganizationRED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Sep 17, 2024
2
CATAWBA INDIAN NATION
OrganizationROCK HILL, SC
$2,000
May 7, 2024
3
CHEVES, WALLACE
SELF • DEVELOPER
IndividualLAS VEGAS, NV
$3,300
Sep 7, 2023
4
BURGAMY, LARRY G. JR.
LINCOLN ENERGY • BUSINESS OWNER
IndividualGREENVILLE, SC
$3,300
Oct 31, 2023
5
HODGES, MICHAEL LYNN
ADVANCE FINANCIAL • PRESIDENT
IndividualNASHVILLE, TN
$3,300
Feb 13, 2024
6
CARROLL, WILLIAM
IPS PACKING • BUSINESSMAN
IndividualGREER, SC
$3,300
Mar 31, 2024
7
FLOYD, KAREN K
SELF • CEO/PUBLISHER
IndividualSPARTANBURG, SC
$3,300
Mar 31, 2024
8
ADAMS, C. DAN
CAPITAL CORP • INVESTMENT BANKER
IndividualGREENVILLE, SC
$3,300
Feb 13, 2024
9
RODRIGUEZ, RAUL
CREI HOLDINGS • CEO
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$3,300
Mar 26, 2024
10
MILLEGAN, BRANTLY
SELF EMPLOYED • TECHNOLOGY
IndividualSIMPSONVILLE, SC
$3,300
Mar 13, 2024
Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]
ID: M001236
Top Contributors
10
1
HUCKABEE, BOBBY
SOUTHLAND • ENTREPRENEUR
IndividualWRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC
$6,600
Apr 26, 2024
2
HUCKABEE, BOBBY
IndividualWRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC
$6,600
Jun 26, 2024
3
WORDSWORTH, ELAINE
CPFRM • EXECUTIVE
IndividualNASHVILLE, NC
$6,400
Dec 31, 2023
4
WORDSWORTH, ELAINE
IndividualNASHVILLE, NC
$6,400
Dec 31, 2023
5
KELLER, OSCAR A III
SELF EMPLOYED • REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
IndividualSANFORD, NC
$5,000
Apr 23, 2024
6
KELLER, OSCAR A III
IndividualSANFORD, NC
$5,000
Jun 23, 2024
7
PARRISH, RODDRICK DOYLE
SUMMIT HOSPITALITY • PRESIDENT
IndividualRALEIGH, NC
$4,400
Sep 30, 2024
8
PARRISH, RODDRICK DOYLE
IndividualRALEIGH, NC
$4,400
Sep 30, 2024
9
BELL, III, JAMES
BELLLEGAL GROUP • ATTORNEY
IndividualGEORGETOWN, SC
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
10
BEAM, DREW
BROAD RIVER HOLDINGS • REAL ESTATE
IndividualSHELBY, NC
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
ID: W000816
Top Contributors
10
1
POARCH BANK OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
Dec 2, 2024
2
FORD, GERALD J. MR.
DIAMOND-A CORPORATION • BANKER
IndividualDALLAS, TX
$6,600
Jan 10, 2024
3
PRINCE, ZAN MRS.
SELF EMPLOYED • INSURANCE AGENT
IndividualWEATHERFORD, TX
$6,600
Mar 30, 2023
4
WOODARD, DONALD M. MR. JR.
WESTERN COMMERCE GROUP • FINANCE
IndividualFORT WORTH, TX
$6,600
Mar 5, 2024
5
CARVALHO, ANNE MARIE MRS.
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualFORT WORTH, TX
$6,600
May 5, 2023
6
ROWAN, CAROLYN
SELF EMPLOYED • FASHION DESIGNER
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Apr 19, 2023
7
ROWAN, MARC
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT • CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Apr 19, 2023
8
DUNIGAN, MIKE MR.
MIKE DUNIGAN RARE COINS • OWNER
IndividualFORT WORTH, TX
$6,000
Mar 5, 2024
9
LOWRANCE, DAN E. MR.
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualFORT WORTH, TX
$5,000
Oct 31, 2023
10
NICHOLS, THOMAS B. MR.
U.S. POLYCO • PRESIDENT
IndividualSPARKS, NV
$5,000
Feb 10, 2023
Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]
ID: H001099
Top Contributors
10
1
JARNES, LARRY
NORTHBORO BUILDERS INC • BUILDER
IndividualMELBOURNE, FL
$9,900
May 20, 2024
2
FARINELLA, NICK
SELF-EMPLOYED • REALTOR
IndividualMELBOURNE, FL
$3,518
May 6, 2024
3
HILL, KEVIN
RE/MAX ALTERNATIVE • REALTOR
IndividualINDIAN HARBOUR BEA, FL
$3,518
May 6, 2024
4
MOLLEN, JACK
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualMELBOURNE, FL
$3,518
May 17, 2024
5
SHOULDERS, KATHY
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualINDIAN HARBOUR BEA, FL
$3,518
May 21, 2024
6
SHOULDERS, WILLIAM
HANDEX CONSULTING REMEDIATION • EXECUTIVE
IndividualINDIAN HARBOUR BEA, FL
$3,518
Apr 30, 2024
7
BERRY, JAMES
DELTA AIR LINES • PILOT
IndividualMELBOURNE, FL
$3,435
Sep 10, 2024
8
DANDRIDGE, STEPHANIE
SOTHEBYS • REALTOR
IndividualINDIALANTIC, FL
$3,435
Sep 19, 2024
9
FLACHS, BRUCE
PRESCIENT NATIONAL • INSURANCE
IndividualVERO BEACH, FL
$3,435
Sep 4, 2024
10
MARUMOTO, ALAN K.
UNIVERSITY CENTER IMAGING • PHYSICIAN
IndividualINDIALANTIC, FL
$3,435
Sep 13, 2024
Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
ID: N000193
Top Contributors
10
1
OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationRED ROCK, OK
$3,300
May 29, 2024
2
TURTLE MOUNTAIN BAND OF CHIPPEWA OF ND
OrganizationBELCOURT, ND
$3,300
May 29, 2024
3
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
OrganizationTAMA, IA
$2,500
Dec 31, 2024
4
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
OrganizationTAMA, IA
$1,000
Sep 1, 2023
5
SMITH, JOHN M.
CRST TRUCKING • CEO
IndividualCEDAR RAPIDS, IA
$6,600
Oct 28, 2024
6
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualBAL HARBOUR, FL
$6,600
Oct 17, 2023
7
EMMET, RICHARD
JANE STREET CAPITAL • FINANCE
IndividualLARCHMONT, NY
$6,600
Nov 21, 2023
8
WEEKLEY, RICHARD W.
SELF EMPLOYED • REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$6,600
Nov 7, 2023
9
STERN, ELIZABETH
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualSCARSDALE, NY
$6,600
Dec 6, 2023
10
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualBAL HARBOUR, FL
$6,600
Feb 15, 2024
Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
ID: H001091
Top Contributors
0
No contribution data available
Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]
ID: M001230
Top Contributors
10
1
JSA REAL ESTATE PC
OrganizationEMMAUS, PA
$500
Oct 3, 2023
2
ARCHER, LYNNE
ROBERT ARCHER AUTOMOTIVE • AUTOMOTIVE
IndividualSUGAR LAND, TX
$3,382
Dec 30, 2023
3
BANKE, BARBARA
STONESTREET STABLES • OWNER
IndividualGEYSERVILLE, CA
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
4
HINMAN, ROY
FLAGLER HOSPITAL • FAMILY MEDICINE DOCTOR
IndividualSAINT AUGUSTINE, FL
$3,300
Nov 2, 2024
5
LEACH, HOWARD
SELF • PRIVATE INVESTOR
IndividualPALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
6
MCMAHON, JOYCE
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualPALOS HEIGHTS, IL
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
7
PATE, LUTHER S IV
SELF-EMPLOYED • REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
IndividualTUSCALOOSA, AL
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
8
RICKETTS, MARLENE M.
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualOMAHA, NE
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
9
ROCKEFELLER, LISENNE
THE WINROCK GROUP • PRESIDENT
IndividualLITTLE ROCK, AR
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
10
CAMERON, RONALD
MOUNTAIRE CORP • CHAIRMAN
IndividualLITTLE ROCK, AR
$3,300
Feb 21, 2024
Donor Network - Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
PACs
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Politicians
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Total contributions: $182,400
Top Donors - Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Showing top 21 donors by contribution amount
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Industry Impact
Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 helped.
- +Commercial Banksconfidence 0.90
Section 2 amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to provide a 3-year compliance period and a 2-year safe harbor for financial institutions regarding small business lending data collection rules, reducing regulatory burden and penalties for banks and other financial institutions.
- +Private Equity & Hedge Fundsconfidence 0.80
The bill's definition of 'financial institution' includes partnerships, companies, corporations, associations, trusts, estates, cooperatives, and other entities engaging in financial activity, which could encompass private equity and hedge funds that engage in small business lending, benefiting from the safe harbor and extended compliance timeline.
Who funds the sponsor on these industries
For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent — they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.
Industries this bill HELPS
- Commercial Banks$40,000from 22 contributions
- SCHARF, CHARLES$8,300
- LEOPOLD, ROBIN$3,300
- DIMON, JAMIE$3,300
- HEITSENRETHER, TERESA$3,300
- HRANICKY, KYLE$2,900
- Private Equity & Hedge Funds$25,400from 10 contributions
- ROWAN, MARC MR.$9,900
- RAVIV, GIL$3,300
- TAYLOR, NATHANIEL$3,300
- ZELTER, JAMES$3,150
- REISS, MICHAEL$1,800