Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act

Senate Bill 3278 - Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3278 Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:22 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3278

Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act

This bill expands the availability of Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster assistance for rural small businesses.

Currently, the declaration of a disaster by the SBA is contingent upon a certain number of homes or businesses being damaged or economically injured (e.g., at least 25 homes or 25 businesses are damaged). The bill authorizes the SBA to declare a disaster in a rural area if any home, small business, private nonprofit, or small agricultural cooperative located in such area has incurred significant damage.

The bill defines a rural area as an area with a population of less than 200,000 outside an urbanized area.

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Current Status of Bill S 3278

Bill S 3278 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2020. Bill S 3278 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on February 12, 2020. Bill S 3278's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. as of February 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3278

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3278

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Disaster relief and insurance

- Government lending and loan guarantees

- Government studies and investigations

- Rural conditions and development

- Small business

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3278

Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act

A bill to modify the requirements for the Administrator of the Small Business Administration relating to declaring a disaster in a rural area, and for other purposes.