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Rural Small Business Resilience Act

8/6/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill S 1703

The bill titled "A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve access to disaster assistance for individuals located in rural areas, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 8, 2025.

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Current Status of Bill S 1703

Bill S 1703 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 8, 2025. Bill S 1703 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 8, 2025.  Bill S 1703's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 131. as of July 29, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1703

Total Number of Sponsors
13
Democrat Sponsors
13
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1703

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1703

A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve access to disaster assistance for individuals located in rural areas, and for other purposes.
A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve access to disaster assistance for individuals located in rural areas, and for other purposes.

Comments

Douglas Hughes profile image

Douglas Hughes

764

10 months ago

This thing is gonna help small biz in the country. I'm all for it. Hope it passes soon. #USA #politics #smallbiz

Zamir Nash profile image

Zamir Nash

757

8 months ago

I think this bill is good for us small biz in the rural areas. It will help us bounce back from tough times and keep our doors open. I hope this passes soon!

Adalee Russell profile image

Adalee Russell

705

10 months ago

I'm so glad they're working on helping small businesses in rural areas! It's really important for our communities. Can't wait to see how this helps out.

Oakleigh Cassidy profile image

Oakleigh Cassidy

714

8 months ago

I think this bill is good for small biz in rural areas. It helps them be more resilient in tough times. I like that it gives them more support. Hope it passes soon!

Seth French profile image

Seth French

716

11 months ago

I support the bill to improve disaster assistance in rural areas. It's a step in the right direction. Did you know it also includes provisions for small businesses?

Elliot Werner profile image

Elliot Werner

718

11 months ago

Sounds good, hope it helps out folks in rural areas.

Martha Crane profile image

Martha Crane

699

10 months ago

Curious about the impact.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1703

Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
MinnesotaDemocrat
Tim Sheehy
Tim Sheehy
MontanaIndependent

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