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H.R. 4549 · 119th Congress

Office of Rural Affairs Enhancement Act

Passed the HouseEconomy

Details

Sponsor
Maggie Goodlander (D)
Introduced
2025-07-21
Origin
House
Policy area
Commerce
Latest action
2025-12-02 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 282.
Cosponsors
3

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Summary

Office of Rural Affairs Enhancement Act 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.

CRS summary — Reported to House (2025-08-15)