Office of Rural Affairs Enhancement Act
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Commerce
Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2] (D) — NH
Summary
This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to use a competitive hiring process to select an assistant administrator for the Office of Rural Affairs. The assistant administrator must have experience (1) with rural affairs and issues relating to small businesses, and (2) providing development assistance to rural small businesses.
Additionally, the bill requires the office to host webinars and regional outreach events for rural small businesses.
The SBA must report annually about the office's activities.
Legislative subjects
Commerce; Congressional oversight; Federal officials; Rural conditions and development; Small business
Latest action
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 282.
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