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SBA Disaster Transparency Act
3/18/2025, 2:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1475
Bill 119 hr 1475, also known as the "Small Business Disaster Assistance Reporting Act," aims to increase transparency and accessibility of information regarding small business disaster assistance provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The bill requires the SBA to publish certain reports related to small business disaster assistance on its website.
The reports that must be published include information on the number of small businesses that have received disaster assistance, the types of assistance provided, and the outcomes of the assistance. This information will help small business owners, policymakers, and the public better understand how the SBA is supporting small businesses in times of disaster.
In addition to requiring the publication of reports, the bill also includes provisions for the SBA to provide technical assistance to small businesses seeking disaster assistance. This assistance will help small businesses navigate the application process and access the resources they need to recover from a disaster. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1475 aims to improve transparency and accessibility of information regarding small business disaster assistance provided by the SBA, ultimately helping small businesses recover and thrive in the face of disasters.
The reports that must be published include information on the number of small businesses that have received disaster assistance, the types of assistance provided, and the outcomes of the assistance. This information will help small business owners, policymakers, and the public better understand how the SBA is supporting small businesses in times of disaster.
In addition to requiring the publication of reports, the bill also includes provisions for the SBA to provide technical assistance to small businesses seeking disaster assistance. This assistance will help small businesses navigate the application process and access the resources they need to recover from a disaster. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1475 aims to improve transparency and accessibility of information regarding small business disaster assistance provided by the SBA, ultimately helping small businesses recover and thrive in the face of disasters.
Current Status of Bill HR 1475
Bill HR 1475 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 21, 2025. Bill HR 1475 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2025. Bill HR 1475's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. as of February 21, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1475
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
52Democrat Cosponsors
9Republican Cosponsors
43Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1475
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1475
To require certain reports on small business disaster assistance to be published on the website of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
To require certain reports on small business disaster assistance to be published on the website of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
Comments
Juliet Coleman
820
1 year ago
I don't see why this bill is necessary. It seems like a waste of time and resources to require reports to be published on the SBA website. It's just going to create more bureaucracy and red tape for small businesses like mine.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1475
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