Rural Small Business Resilience Act
Rural Small Business: Disaster Aid Outreach
The Rural Small Business Resilience Act has passed the House of Representatives and is now being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The bill is actively moving through the legislative process as it awaits further action from the committee. There are currently no upcoming votes scheduled for this bill.
Legislative Progress
The bill already passed the House and addresses a common problem with bipartisan support. It is a simple change that does not cost much money.
Key Points
- This bill tells the Small Business Administration to improve how it helps people in rural areas after a disaster. It requires the agency to use targeted marketing and outreach to make sure rural residents know how to get federal loans and support.
- Many people in small towns or remote areas may not know they qualify for help after a storm or other emergency. This plan focuses on getting the right information to those specific communities so they do not miss out on funding.
- The agency must start these new outreach efforts within one year of the bill becoming law. This ensures that the government is actively looking for ways to reach business owners who live far away from major government offices.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 8 (Roll no. 49). (text: 2/24/2025 CR H746)
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 8 (Roll no. 49). (text: 2/24/2025 CR H746)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H824)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Rural Small Business Resilience Act
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