Rural Small Business Resilience Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-01T04:53:24Z

Explore the details of House Bill 804 Rural Small Business Resilience Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/1/2025, 4:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 804

Bill 119 HR 804, also known as the "Rural Disaster Assistance Improvement Act," aims to enhance access to disaster assistance for individuals living in rural areas. The bill specifically targets the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make improvements in this area.

The main goal of the bill is to ensure that individuals in rural areas have the same level of access to disaster assistance as those in urban areas. This includes providing resources and support to help rural residents recover from natural disasters, such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods.

The bill outlines specific measures that the SBA Administrator must take to improve access to disaster assistance for rural individuals. This includes increasing outreach efforts to rural communities, streamlining the application process for assistance, and providing additional resources to help rural residents navigate the assistance programs. Overall, the Rural Disaster Assistance Improvement Act seeks to address the unique challenges that individuals in rural areas face when it comes to accessing disaster assistance. By requiring the SBA Administrator to make improvements in this area, the bill aims to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their location, have the support they need to recover from disasters.

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Current Status of Bill HR 804

Bill HR 804 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since February 26, 2025. Bill HR 804 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 804's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. as of February 26, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 804

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 804

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 804

To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve access to disaster assistance for individuals located in rural areas, and for other purposes.

Comments

Coraline Buckley

42,516

1 year ago

I think this bill is good for small businesses in rural areas. It will help them stay strong and keep going. I like that it supports local communities and helps them grow. This is a good thing for everyone.