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EconomyH.R. 4549Comments

Office of Rural Affairs Enhancement Act

Official title: To amend the Small Business Act to clarify the responsibilities of the Office of Rural Affairs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

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Where the Bill Stands

  1. Introduced, done
  2. Committee, done
  3. Floor Vote, done
  4. Outcome, current stage

What This Bill Does

This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to use a competitive hiring process to select an assistant administrator for the Office of Rural Affairs. The assistant administrator must have experience (1) with rural affairs and issues relating to small businesses, and (2) providing development assistance to rural small businesses.

Additionally, the bill requires the office to host webinars and regional outreach events for rural small businesses.

The SBA must report annually about the office's activities.

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Timeline

  1. SenateReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 282.
  2. House floor actionsMr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  3. Passed the House
  4. House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-225.
  5. House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  6. Library of CongressIntroduced in House
  7. House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  8. Introduced
  9. Committee

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