Bill · H.R. 10644· House(119-HR-10644)
Faith and Rural Small Business Act
- Introduced
- 10/1/2026
- Last activity
- 10/1/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Alford
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Faith and Rural Small Business Act. It makes changes to the Small Business Administration. Specifically, it updates the Office of Rural Affairs by changing its leadership role from a director to an Assistant Administrator. Additionally, the bill creates a new Center for Faith within the Office of Entrepreneurial Development of the Administration. A Director for this new Center for Faith must be appointed by the Administrator within 90 days of the enactment of the section.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The bill enhances small business support structures for rural and faith-based business owners.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
Elevating the Office of Rural Affairs leadership increases the focus and attention given to rural small businesses.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The bill updates the leadership of the Office of Rural Affairs to an Assistant Administrator and establishes a new Center for Faith to better support small businesses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Upgrading the leader of the Office of Rural Affairs from a director to an Assistant Administrator under Section 2(a) could give that office more clout and attention.
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Establishing the Center for Faith under Section 2(b) creates a dedicated space within the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, complete with a Director appointed within 90 days, to focus on faith-based small business needs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not mention any specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Farmers+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 10/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- Introduced in House