SB2996: Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to extend and enhance the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
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This bill would change rules for the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, which helps small business owners in rural areas get loans and training. The program currently exists but this bill would extend it further and make it stronger. The bill amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, a major federal law covering farm and rural support programs. Right now the bill has just been introduced in Congress and has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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SB2996: Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act of 2023