USHBC backs bipartisan SBA Spanish resource report bill

The United States Hispanic Business Council is endorsing legislation that would require the Small Business Administration to report on Spanish-language resources available through its programs and partner network. The push comes after the SBA removed some Spanish-language materials from its website in December 2025, drawing new attention to access for Hispanic-owned small businesses.

Why it matters: - The bill could give Congress a clearer view of what Spanish-language support the Small Business Administration already offers. - USHBC says better oversight would help Hispanic-owned small businesses access federal resources they need to start, operate and grow. - The issue affects more than 4.5 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S.

What happened: - The United States Hispanic Business Council endorsed the bipartisan SBA Spanish Resource Report Act. - Congressmen Gabe Evans, Lou Correa, Maria Elvira Salazar and Henry Cuellar introduced the legislation. - The bill would require the SBA administrator to submit a one-time report to Congress on Spanish-language resources and services available through SBA programs and resource partners. - Javier Palomarez, USHBC president and CEO, said the measure is a step toward “leveling the playing field” for Hispanic-owned small businesses whose owners and operators speak Spanish.

The details: - The report would include utilization data, cost data, operational considerations and recommendations for administering the resources. - Palomarez said the bill would put a comprehensive inventory of SBA resources on the record. - Palomarez also said the report would help Congress better understand the utility, cost and operational efficiency of those resources. - The statement said the bill would not undo the SBA’s December 2025 decision to remove certain Spanish-language resources from its website. - USHBC urged Congress to pass the bill and to prioritize legislation that ensures Hispanic-owned businesses have full access to federal resources. - The group also called on lawmakers to act in a bipartisan manner for the benefit of Spanish-speaking Main Street. - The release directed readers to follow USHBC, myushbc and @myushbc for more information. - The release also directed readers to join USHBC.

Between the lines: - USHBC is framing the bill as oversight, not a fix for the website removal dispute. - The endorsement highlights a broader political lane for business issues tied to language access. - The bipartisan sponsorship suggests the bill is being pitched as a low-conflict, information-gathering measure rather than a major policy overhaul.

What's next: - Congress would need to pass the act before the SBA could complete the one-time report. - If enacted, the report could shape future debate over Spanish-language access across SBA programs and partners. - USHBC is pushing lawmakers to expand federal access for Hispanic-owned businesses beyond this report requirement.

The bottom line: - The measure is a targeted oversight bill with outsized symbolism for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs and the federal small-business system.