Bill would push SBA to improve disaster loan outreach in rural areas
Placed on the calendarS. 1703Latest action
Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar · Senator · MN
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Official title: Rural Small Business Resilience Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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S 1703 requires SBA to improve outreach so rural residents can better access disaster assistance loans and programs.
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What does this do?
The bill directs the SBA's Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience to take specific steps, including targeted outreach and marketing materials, to inform rural residents about disaster assistance within one year of the bill becoming law. It also makes a technical renumbering fix to an existing statute of limitations section, which does not change how the law functions.
Who does it affect?
Rural small business owners and individuals living in areas affected by disasters like floods, storms, or wildfires. The SBA itself is also affected, as it must develop and carry out new outreach strategies.
Why does it matter?
The change aims to close a gap where rural residents may struggle to learn about or apply for disaster aid compared to those in cities or suburbs. It requires the SBA to change its operations and outreach practices.
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Based on the “Reported to Senate” text of Jul 29, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 8, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Jul 29, 2025
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 131.