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119th Congress · House

CEASE Act of 2025

Subjects: Government lending and loan guarantees · Licensing and registrations · Small business · Commerce

In plain language

  • House bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Limits the number of for-profit small business lending companies that are authorized make 7(a) loans to not more.
  • House passed it on Jun 5, 2025 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Capping Excessive Awarding of SBLC Entrants Act or the CEASE Act This bill limits the number of for-profit small business lending companies that are authorized make 7(a) loans to not more than 16 at any time.

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