Bill · H.R. 1590· House(119-HR-1590)
Rural Innovation and Small Business Support Act
- Introduced
- 2/26/2025
- Last activity
- 2/26/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Alford
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Rural Innovation and Small Business Support Act," aims to increase participation in federal programs for rural areas. It requires Federal agencies that participate in the SBIR and STTR programs to improve their outreach to rural communities. The Administrator is tasked with modifying policy directives to ensure these agencies are actively engaging with small businesses located in rural locations. This change must occur within 90 days of the enactment of these provisions.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically targets increasing access to federal programs for small business owners in rural communities.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill directly mandates improved federal agency outreach to communities in rural locations.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill mandates improved outreach to help rural small businesses access SBIR and STTR federal programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased participation in SBIR programs: The bill requires Federal agencies to enhance outreach efforts to increase the participation of small business concerns located in rural communities (Section 2, subsection j).
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Increased participation in STTR programs: The bill requires Federal agencies to enhance outreach efforts to increase the participation of small business concerns located in rural communities (Section 2, subsection p).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Farmers+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 2/26/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House