Analyst Brief March 25, 2026

H.R. 5763 — Main Street Parity Act

Current Status

Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Executive Summary

H.R. 5763 proposes amendments to the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, specifically targeting the criteria for loans related to plant acquisition, construction, conversion, or expansion. The bill seeks to streamline the loan process. The bill was introduced on October 14, 2025, and has been referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.

Bill Data

Primary Sponsor

Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas (R)

Bill Number

H. R. 5763

Session

119th

Co-Sponsors

Ms. SIMONMr. VINDMANMr. CISNEROSMs. GOODLANDER
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Arguments For

  • Argument 1: Streamlining loan criteria could lead to increased investment in small businesses, fostering economic growth and job creation.
  • Argument 2: Simplifying the loan process reduces bureaucratic hurdles, making it easier for small businesses to access capital.
  • Argument 3: By focusing on plant acquisition, construction, conversion, or expansion, the bill targets key areas for business development and modernization.

Likely Supporters

Small business advocacy groupsChambers of Commerce

Arguments Against

  • Argument 1: Opponents may argue that loosening loan criteria could increase the risk of defaults and financial instability.
  • Argument 2: Concerns may arise that the changes could disproportionately benefit certain types of businesses or industries.
  • Argument 3: The actual impact on small businesses may be limited if other factors, such as interest rates or economic conditions, remain unfavorable.

Likely Opponents

Consumer protection organizationsGroups concerned about financial risk

📋 Key Provisions

  • Amends Section 502(3)(C) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 by striking clauses (ii) and (iii).
  • Modifies clause (i) by inserting 'or' at the end.
  • Redesignates clause (iv) as clause (ii).
  • Conforms amendment to Section 502(3)(B)(ii) by replacing specific references to clauses with a general reference to clause (i) of subparagraph (C).
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Claim Analysis Page 3, Line 9

The bill amends Section 502(3)(C) of the Small Business Investment Act.

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"Section 502(3)(C) of the Small"

Claim Analysis Page 3, Line 12

Clauses (ii) and (iii) are stricken from the Act.

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"by striking clauses (ii) and (iii)"

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Clause (iv) is redesignated as clause (ii).

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"redesignating clause (iv) as clause"

Claim Analysis Page 3, Line 6

The bill modifies criteria for loans.

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"MODIFICATION TO CRITERIA FOR LOANS"