Rural Small Business Resilience Act

# Rural Small Business Resilience Act Summary **What it does:** The bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make sure small business owners in rural areas can fully access disaster relief assistance after declared disasters. Specifically, it directs the SBA's Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience to conduct targeted outreach and create marketing materials to inform rural residents about available disaster aid programs. **Who it affects:** Rural small business owners and residents in areas hit by federally declared disasters.

The bill acknowledges that rural communities sometimes face challenges accessing the same disaster assistance programs as urban areas, often due to limited information or resources. **Current status:** The bill passed the House of Representatives. It now awaits action in the Senate to advance further toward becoming law.