What does Preamble of Stop Funding Rioters Act do?

This bill aims to prohibit individuals convicted of certain felonies from participating in programs administered by the Small Business Administration. The bill's stated purpose is to restrict SBA program eligibility for those with felony convictions and includes 'other purposes' not further detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Stop Funding Rioters Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Stop Funding Rioters Act'.

What does PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN FELONIES INELIGIBLE FOR SMALL of Stop Funding Rioters Act do?

This section establishes ineligibility for Small Business Administration (SBA) assistance for individuals convicted of certain felonies. Specifically, individuals convicted of offenses relating to assault of a law enforcement officer are ineligible. Convictions for felonies committed during or in connection with a riot that resulted in the destruction of a small business concern also trigger ineligibility. The definition of a 'small business concern' used in this section is found in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

Back to bills

Stop Funding Rioters Act

Last updated: 6/17/2025 · Introduced: 6/17/2025

Author: Beth Van Duyne (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits individuals convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer from receiving Small Business Administration (SBA) assistance.
The bill makes individuals convicted of felonies committed during riots that destroyed a small business ineligible for SBA programs.
The legislation defines 'small business concern' using the existing definition in the Small Business Act.

119th Congressin committeeOfficial page

Verified Votes

No verified votes yet.

Community Votes

No community votes yet. Be the first!

Voting as guest · Sign in for verified votes

Other Sections

Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 1 more.

3 sections

Click "Show details" to explore individual sections. Use the community vote above or visit All Sections to vote per section.

Read official text

Want the full experience?

Create a free account to cast verified votes on each section, get a personalized summary, and track your voting history.

Create Free Account