Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-09-05T16:35:38Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4935 Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/5/2025, 4:35 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4935

H.R. 4935 in the 119th Congress aims to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to prolong and improve the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, among other objectives.

Congressional Summary of HR 4935

Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 and revises the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). This Department of Agriculture program provides loans and grants to eligible microenterprise development organizations to (1) capitalize revolving loan funds that provide loans to qualified rural microenterprises (i.e., sole proprietorships located in rural areas or business entities with not more than 10 full-time employees located in a rural area), and (2) provide related training and technical assistance.

The bill increases the amount a rural microenterprise may borrow to up to $75,000 (from up to $50,000).

The bill also increases the maximum allowable federal cost share to 100% (from 75%). The bill further specifies that a RMAP project loan may not be used to cover more than 50% of any demolition, construction, or related costs of real estate improvements.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4935

Bill HR 4935 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 8, 2025. Bill HR 4935 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 8, 2025. Bill HR 4935's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of August 8, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4935

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4935

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4935

To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to extend and enhance the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, and for other purposes.

Comments

Nevaeh Blake

847

7 months ago

I'm all for this new bill, it could really help out a lot of people in rural areas like me. Can't wait to see how it all plays out!

Maisy Pearson

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8 months ago

I dunno much about this bill, but it sounds like it could help some folks out there. I'm all for anything that supports small businesses in rural areas. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for technical assistance and training for microentrepreneurs?