# 118-hr-2485: Expanding Opportunities for Diverse Entrepreneurs Act

118-hr-2485, Expanding Opportunities for Diverse Entrepreneurs Act, is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-hr-2485
- Congress: 118
- Title: Expanding Opportunities for Diverse Entrepreneurs Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Introduced: 2023-04-06
- Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX)
- Cosponsors: 10
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Expanding Opportunities for Diverse Entrepreneurs Act

## Cosponsors (10)

- Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2023-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2023-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] (D-PA), 2023-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), 2023-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D-WI), 2023-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2023-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2023-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH), 2023-05-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29] (D-CA), 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7] (D-TX), 2023-07-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 118-hr-6929: Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024
- 118-hr-6751: Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act
- 118-hr-6031: Safe Schools Improvement Act
- 118-hres-793: Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.
- 118-hr-14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023
- 118-hjres-84: Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution

## Sources
- [118-hr-2485 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2485)

## Related
- [118-hr-6929: Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-6929)
- [118-hr-6751: Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-6751)
- [118-hr-6031: Safe Schools Improvement Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-6031)
- [118-hres-793: Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 atta…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hres-793)
- [118-hr-14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-14)
- [118-hjres-84: Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hjres-84)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-2485 (as of 2026-10-15).