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Boosting Rural Small Businesses: Easier Access to Federal Innovation Funds.

This law requires federal agencies to actively reach out to small businesses located in rural communities. The goal is to increase their participation in federal research and development funding programs (SBIR/STTR). For rural residents, this means potential growth in innovative local businesses and new job opportunities.
Key points
Federal agencies must now enhance outreach efforts to promote innovation funding programs (SBIR and STTR) specifically to small businesses in rural areas.
The change aims to make it easier for rural entrepreneurs to access millions of dollars designated for developing new technologies and research.
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Print number: 118_HR_9797
Sponsor: Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Innovation and Small Business Support Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9797.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must now enhance outreach efforts to promote innovation funding programs (SBIR and STTR) specifically to small businesses in rural areas.
  • The change aims to make it easier for rural entrepreneurs to access millions of dollars designated for developing new technologies and research.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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