Bills/S. 298

Returning SBA to Main Street Act

Returning SBA to Main Street Act

In CommitteeEconomySenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Returning SBA to Main Street Act – Plain Language Summary This bill would make changes to how the Small Business Administration (SBA) operates, with a focus on shifting the agency's priorities back toward serving small businesses in rural and underserved communities. Based on the subjects listed, the bill likely addresses personnel management within the SBA, government employee compensation, and administrative processes. The general intent appears to be refocusing the agency on its core mission of supporting small businesses on "Main Street" rather than what sponsors may view as less relevant priorities. The bill would primarily affect small business owners seeking SBA loans and support services, SBA employees, and rural communities.

It's currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. Without access to the specific legislative text, the exact provisions aren't detailed here, but the bill's focus on administrative remedies and personnel management suggests it may restructure how the SBA allocates resources, manages its workforce, or processes applications for small business support. **Current Status:** The bill remains in the Senate Committee stage with no further action taken as of the latest available information.

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Latest Action

March 4, 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 21.

Subjects

Administrative remediesCommutingGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementRural conditions and developmentSmall Business AdministrationWages and earnings

Sponsor

R
Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
R-IA · Senate
2 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
January 29, 2025
Last Updated
March 4, 2025
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