Office of Rural Affairs Enhancement Act
More Small Business Administration help and outreach for rural small businesses
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- The Small Business Administration must put a qualified leader in charge of its rural office, with real experience helping rural businesses.
- The rural office must host webinars and local events across the country to explain loans, training, and other help for rural small businesses.
- Federal and state agencies, local Small Business Administration offices, and partner groups are invited to these events to give owners hands-on guidance.
- The agency must post a yearly public report with the office’s budget, staff, activities, number of events, and how well its loans serve rural businesses.
- This aims to make it easier for rural owners to find programs, get financing, and grow jobs, with more transparency and little added cost.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 282.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4916-4917)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4916-4917)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4549.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Office of Rural Affairs Enhancement Act
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