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HR 4549 · 119th Congress · HouseOther

Office of Rural Affairs Enhancement Act

In plain language: Office of Rural Affairs Enhancement Act 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.

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  1. Dec 2, 2025Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 282.
  2. Dec 1, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Dec 1, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4916-4917)
  4. Dec 1, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4916-4917)
  5. Aug 15, 2025Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-225.
  6. Aug 15, 2025Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-225.
  7. Jul 22, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
  8. Jul 21, 2025Introduced in House
  9. Jul 21, 2025Introduced in House

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