Pass the Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act to protect community lending by prohibiting a rule affecting community banks and credit unions.

Congress should immediately pass these bills to remove bureaucratic hurdles that discourage Floridians from opening small businesses. These bills include: Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act

Scott called on Congress to immediately pass the Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act to protect community lending for small businesses.

Sen. Rick Scott Calls on Congress to Pass Bills to Cut Red Tape, Help Small Businesses Thrive
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introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Official bill text for S. 2486 shows Rick Scott of Florida as a cosponsor and the bill only at introduction/referral stage, not enacted.

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S. 2486 Introduced in Senate (IS) - Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act
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Protects community lending by prohibiting a Biden-era rule that forced America’s community banks and credit unions to compete with the federal government to issue loans.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Rick Scott’s Senate office was still calling for Congress to pass the Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act in August 2026, indicating continued effort but no completed passage as of the refresh.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Sen. Rick Scott Calls on Congress to Pass Bills to Cut Red Tape, Help Small Businesses Thrive
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