S 1093 — Coordinated Support for Rural Small Businesses Act

Bill Text

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The bill enhances the Office of Rural Affairs by restructuring its leadership and expanding its functions.

• 15 U.S.C. 653(a)

  Establishment.-- There is hereby established in the Small Business Administration an Office of Rural Affairs (hereafter in this section referred to as the “Office”).

  Adds a clearer definition of the establishment of the Office.

• 15 U.S.C. 653(b)

  The Office shall be headed by a director who shall be appointed by the Administrator not later than 90 days after November 15, 1990. → (b) Appointment of Assistant Administrator.-- (1) In general.--The Office shall be administered by an Assistant Administrator, who shall-- (A) be appointed by the Administrator; and (B) serve as a noncareer appointee, as defined in section 3132(a)(7) of title 5, United States Code. (2) Qualification.--The position of Assistant Administrator shall be a Senior Executive Service position under section 3132(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code.

  Changes the leadership structure from a director to an Assistant Administrator with specified qualifications.

• 15 U.S.C. 653(c)

  The Office shall— → Duties.-- The Office shall—

  Clarifies the introduction to the duties of the Office.

• 15 U.S.C. 653(c)(1)

  small business concerns located in rural areas → rural small business concerns

  Rephrases the term for clarity and conciseness.

• 15 U.S.C. 653(c)(3)

  concerning the assistance available to rural small business concerns through the Administration and through other Federal departments and agencies; → on the policies and programs of the Administration and of other Federal departments and agencies for assisting rural small business concerns;

  Broader focus on policies and programs rather than just assistance.

• 15 U.S.C. 653(c)(5)(i)

  the United States Tourism and Travel Administration → the National Travel and Tourism Office of the Department of Commerce

  Updates the reference to the appropriate federal entity for tourism.

• 15 U.S.C. 653(c)(5)(ii)

  small businesses in rural areas → rural small business concerns

  Ensures consistent terminology throughout the text.

• 15 U.S.C. 653(c)

  (6) host outreach events for rural small business concerns as described in subsection (d).

  Introduces a new duty to host outreach events.

• 15 U.S.C. 653(d)

  Outreach.-- The Assistant Administrator shall-- (1) host outreach events in various regions of the United States for rural small business concerns; and (2) invite representatives from district offices of the Administration, resource partners, Federal and State agencies, and other interested persons to participate in such outreach events.

  Establishes formal outreach responsibilities for the Assistant Administrator.

• 15 U.S.C. 653(e)

  Interagency Cooperation.-- The Assistant Administrator shall coordinate with the Department to-- (1) conduct outreach regarding programs of the Administration and the Department and to improve awareness and utilization of the existing programs and services of each agency; and (2) convene interagency working groups to address issues including--

  Creates a mandate for interagency cooperation and coordination.

• 15 U.S.C. 653(g)(1)

  In general.-- Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make publicly available on a website of the Administration a report on the activities of the Office during the 1-year period immediately preceding the date of submission of the report.

  Requires regular reporting on the Office's activities to Congress.

Action History

1. April 01, 2025

   Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Ernst without amendment. Without written report.

2. April 01, 2025

   Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Ernst without amendment. Without written report.

3. April 01, 2025

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 37.

4. March 27, 2025

   Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

5. March 24, 2025

   Introduced in Senate

6. March 24, 2025

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Sponsors

• Jeanne Shaheen · Primary
• John Kennedy · Cosponsor

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