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US HB1590
Bill
Status
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Alford
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AI Summary
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Requires the SBA Administrator to modify policy directives within 90 days of enactment to mandate enhanced rural community outreach for both SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) programs
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Federal agencies participating in SBIR and STTR programs must increase outreach efforts specifically targeting small businesses located in rural communities
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Agencies must conduct outreach activities directly in rural communities to boost participation rates in these federal research and development funding programs
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Amends Section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638) by adding new paragraphs to subsections (j) and (p) governing SBIR and STTR program requirements
Legislative Description
Rural Innovation and Small Business Support Act
Commerce
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2/26/2025