Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act of 2026
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 9943 would amend the Small Business Act to require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create and maintain educational materials for small business owners and employees about their rights and responsibilities during immigration enforcement actions. The SBA would have to develop online training modules, a printed and electronic informational card, and compliance/planning materials covering topics such as constitutional rights during enforcement encounters, how to respond to arrests or detentions, best practices for preparing response plans, and guidance on I-9 audits and employer compliance with work-authorization laws. Materials must include a disclaimer that they are not legal advice, avoid certain prohibited content (such as blaming business owners for compliance errors or discouraging use of SBA services), and be translated into the 15 most common non-English languages plus American Sign Language.
The bill primarily affects small business owners and their employees, who would gain access to standardized federal guidance on immigration enforcement procedures and legal rights. The SBA would be responsible for developing, updating, and distributing these materials, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and outside legal and civil-rights experts, and in coordination with SBA resource partners.
The bill was introduced on July 23, 2026, by Rep. Nydia Velázquez and several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Small Business. It would need to pass committee review, the full House, and the Senate, and be signed by the President before taking effect. If enacted, the SBA would have 180 days to implement the required materials.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 23, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9943 do?
- H.R. 9943 would amend the Small Business Act to require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create and maintain educational materials for small business owners and employees about their rights and responsibilities during immigration enforcement actions. The SBA would have to develop online training modules, a printed and electronic informational card, and compliance/planning materials covering topics such as constitutional rights during enforcement encounters, how to respond to arrests or detentions, best practices for preparing response plans, and guidance on I-9 audits and employer compliance with work-authorization laws. Materials must include a disclaimer that they are not legal advice, avoid certain prohibited content (such as blaming business owners for compliance errors or discouraging use of SBA services), and be translated into the 15 most common non-English languages plus American Sign Language. The bill primarily affects small business owners and their employees, who would gain access to standardized federal guidance on immigration enforcement procedures and legal rights. The SBA would be responsible for developing, updating, and distributing these materials, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and outside legal and civil-rights experts, and in coordination with SBA resource partners. The bill was introduced on July 23, 2026, by Rep. Nydia Velázquez and several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Small Business. It would need to pass committee review, the full House, and the Senate, and be signed by the President before taking effect. If enacted, the SBA would have 180 days to implement the required materials.
- Has H.R. 9943 become law?
- Not yet. As of 23 Jul 2026, H.R. 9943 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9943?
- H.R. 9943 was sponsored by Rep. Nydia Velázquez [D-NY7] (Democrat-NY), with 20 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9943?
- Introduced (23 Jul 2026).
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