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Rural Innovation and Small Business Support Act

10/9/2024, 10:55 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9797

The Rural Innovation and Small Business Support Act, introduced in the 118th Congress on September 25, 2024, aims to promote innovation and provide support for small businesses in rural areas. Specific provisions and directives within the bill include measures to enhance access to resources, funding, and opportunities for rural entrepreneurs and startups. The bill likely includes initiatives to stimulate economic growth, job creation, and technological advancement in underserved rural communities. For more detailed information, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9797/BILLS-118hr9797ih.pdf.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9797

Bill HR 9797 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill HR 9797 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 25, 2024.  Bill HR 9797's most recent activity was 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. as of September 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9797

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9797

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9797

Rural Innovation and Small Business Support Act
Rural Innovation and Small Business Support Act
To require Federal agencies with an SBIR or STTR program to enhance their outreach to rural communities with respect to such programs, and for other purposes.

Comments

Ronan Koch profile image

Ronan Koch

811

1 year ago

Support this bill, it's crucial.

Raul Kenney profile image

Raul Kenney

687

1 year ago

This bill is a disaster. It's going to hurt small businesses like mine in rural areas. #disappointed

River Bender profile image

River Bender

694

1 year ago

I don't like this new bill, it's gonna mess things up for me.

Maci Hoyle profile image

Maci Hoyle

686

1 year ago

I think this bill is good for small businesses in rural areas. It will help them grow and create more jobs. I hope it passes soon so we can see positive changes in our communities. #supportsmallbusinesses #ruralinnovation #HRBill9797

Lilian Kenney profile image

Lilian Kenney

665

1 year ago

I can't believe this bill is passing, it's so unfair to small businesses like mine. How will this really help rural communities in the long run?

Ayra McKenna profile image

Ayra McKenna

635

1 year ago

This bill help small businesses.

Lane Conrad profile image

Lane Conrad

621

1 year ago

This bill is bad.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9797

Mark Alford
Mark Alford
MissouriRepublican

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