Rural Small Business Resilience Act
Rural Small Business: Disaster Assistance Outreach
The Rural Small Business Resilience Act has been approved by the Senate committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full Senate. It is currently placed on the legislative calendar and is actively moving forward. There are no upcoming scheduled actions at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and has already moved through the committee process without any changes. It addresses a non-controversial issue that helps rural voters.
Key Points
- This bill requires the Small Business Administration to make it easier for people in rural areas to get help after a disaster. The agency must create specific plans to reach out to these communities and explain what help is available.
- Small business owners in rural towns often have a harder time finding out about government loans and grants. This law would force the government to use targeted marketing to make sure these owners are not left behind.
- The agency has one year to put these changes into place. This ensures that when the next flood or storm hits, rural residents will have the same access to recovery money as people in big cities.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 131.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Ernst without amendment. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
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.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Rural Small Business Resilience Act
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