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Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
2/16/2024, 3:28 PM
Summary of Bill HR 298
Bill 118 hr 298, also known as the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act, aims to provide rural businesses with increased access to capital in order to promote job creation and economic growth in rural areas of the United States. The bill specifically focuses on expanding the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program to include rural areas, allowing for more investment opportunities for small businesses in these regions.
The SBIC program is a government initiative that provides funding to small businesses through privately-owned and managed investment funds. By expanding this program to rural areas, the bill seeks to address the challenges that rural businesses face in accessing capital and financing for growth and expansion.
The Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of supporting rural economies and creating opportunities for job growth in these areas. The bill is seen as a way to level the playing field for rural businesses and help them compete with larger companies in urban areas. Overall, the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act aims to stimulate economic development in rural communities by providing them with the resources they need to thrive and create jobs. It is a step towards addressing the economic disparities between rural and urban areas and promoting a more inclusive and equitable economy for all Americans.
The SBIC program is a government initiative that provides funding to small businesses through privately-owned and managed investment funds. By expanding this program to rural areas, the bill seeks to address the challenges that rural businesses face in accessing capital and financing for growth and expansion.
The Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of supporting rural economies and creating opportunities for job growth in these areas. The bill is seen as a way to level the playing field for rural businesses and help them compete with larger companies in urban areas. Overall, the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act aims to stimulate economic development in rural communities by providing them with the resources they need to thrive and create jobs. It is a step towards addressing the economic disparities between rural and urban areas and promoting a more inclusive and equitable economy for all Americans.
Congressional Summary of HR 298
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
This bill requires the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation within the Securities and Exchange Commission to report on issues encountered by rural-area small businesses.
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Current Status of Bill HR 298
Bill HR 298 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since January 31, 2023. Bill HR 298 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 11, 2023. Bill HR 298's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of January 31, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 298
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 298
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorPotential Impact Areas
- Business investment and capital
- Rural conditions and development
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Small business
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 298
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to expand access to capital for rural-area small businesses, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 298
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