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Rural Innovation: Boosting Small Business Access to Federal Programs

This act aims to increase the participation of small businesses in rural areas in federal innovation and development programs. Federal agencies will be required to actively reach out to rural entrepreneurs, offering them access to research and development funds. This could lead to more local jobs and economic growth in rural communities.
Key points
Federal agencies must enhance outreach efforts for SBIR and STTR programs in rural communities.
Small businesses in rural areas will gain easier access to innovation and technology development funds.
The act seeks to increase the number of rural small businesses participating in support programs.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1590
Sponsor: Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]
Process start date: 2025-02-26
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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 119_HR_1590.

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 2025-02-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must enhance outreach efforts for SBIR and STTR programs in rural communities.
  • Small businesses in rural areas will gain easier access to innovation and technology development funds.
  • The act seeks to increase the number of rural small businesses participating in support programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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