Rural Innovation and Small Business Support Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-18T15:13:17Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1590 Rural Innovation and Small Business Support Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/18/2025, 3:13 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1590

Bill 119 hr 1590, also known as the Rural SBIR/STTR Enhancement Act, aims to require Federal agencies that have Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs to improve their outreach efforts to rural communities. These programs provide funding opportunities for small businesses to engage in research and development projects that have the potential for commercialization.

The bill recognizes that rural communities often face unique challenges in accessing and participating in these programs due to factors such as limited resources, lack of awareness, and geographic isolation. By enhancing outreach efforts to rural areas, the bill seeks to ensure that small businesses in these communities have equal access to the benefits of the SBIR and STTR programs.

In addition to improving outreach, the bill also includes provisions for reporting requirements to track the effectiveness of these efforts and ensure that rural communities are adequately represented in the programs. Overall, the Rural SBIR/STTR Enhancement Act aims to promote economic development and innovation in rural America by increasing access to federal funding opportunities for small businesses in these communities.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1590

Bill HR 1590 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2025. Bill HR 1590 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2025. Bill HR 1590'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 February 26, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1590

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Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1590

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.