H.R. 4549: Office of Rural Affairs Enhancement Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-07-21 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2] |
| Policy area | Commerce |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-02 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 282. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-17 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2025-08-15):
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.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tony Wied | R WI (original cosponsor) 2025-07-21 |
| Jared F. Golden | D ME (original cosponsor) 2025-07-21 |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA 2025-08-08 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 4549 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 4549?
H.R. 4549 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Office of Rural Affairs Enhancement Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 4549 are available on congress.gov.
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