Bill · H.R. 4935· House(119-HR-4935)
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 8/8/2025
- Last activity
- 8/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Zachary Nunn
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Act of 2025," aims to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. The legislation focuses on extending and enhancing the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program. It proposes to increase certain funding amounts and adjust loan coverage rules. Additionally, it seeks to extend the program's timeframe.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
The bill directly benefits small business owners by increasing funding limits and expanding eligible project costs.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+6
The bill increases the maximum assistance amount to $75,000 and expands the use of loans to cover construction and real estate improvements.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill provides increased financial support and extended program duration specifically for those in rural areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Financial Assistance: The bill increases a specific amount from $50,000 to $75,000 under subsection (a)(4), which provides more funds for the program.
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Expanded Loan Coverage: Under subsection (c)(1)(A), the bill increases coverage from 75 percent to 100 percent, which can be used to cover up to 50 percent of costs related to demolition, construction, or real estate improvements.
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Program Extension: The bill extends the program's duration by updating subsection (d) to cover the years 2026 through 2030.
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+6Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+6Increases Job Creation+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 3/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
John MannionDemocrat · New York
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia