GREATER Act
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires the SBA Administrator, Appalachian Regional Commission head, and Delta Regional Authority head to establish a memorandum of understanding within 120 days to coordinate rural entrepreneurship programs. It relies on compliance mandates and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Small Business and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Small businesses in Delta region could gain revenue opportunities, Small businesses in Appalachian region could gain revenue opportunities, and Rural entrepreneurs in Appalachian and Delta regions could face fewer barriers.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Small Business Administration would take on compliance duties, Delta Regional Authority would take on compliance duties, and Appalachian Regional Commission would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires the SBA Administrator, Appalachian Regional Commission head, and Delta Regional Authority head to establish a memorandum of understanding within 120 days to coordinate rural entrepreneurship programs.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires the SBA Administrator, Appalachian Regional Commission head, and Delta Regional Authority head to establish a memorandum of understanding within 120 days to coordinate rural entrepreneurship programs.
Key Policy Areas
Small Business, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill requires the SBA Administrator, Appalachian Regional Commission head, and Delta Regional Authority head to establish a memorandum of understanding within 120 days to coordinate rural entrepreneurship programs.
Policy Domains
GREATER Act (single scope)
Identified Gains
- Small businesses in Delta region
- Small businesses in Appalachian region
- Rural entrepreneurs in Appalachian and Delta regions
Identified Costs
- Small Business Administration
- Delta Regional Authority
- Appalachian Regional Commission
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Letlow (for herself and Mr. Deluzio) introduced the following …
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and …
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in …
Introduced in House
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Rural entrepreneurs in Appalachian and Delta regions, Small businesses in Appalachian region, Small businesses in Delta region
Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "covered_officials"
- → Collectively: SBA Administrator, ARC head, and DRA head
- "the_administrator"
- → Administrator of the Small Business Administration
- "appropriate_head_arc"
- → Appropriate head of the Appalachian Regional Commission
- "appropriate_head_dra"
- → Appropriate head of the Delta Regional Authority
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Has the meaning given the term region in section 382A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa)
The entity established under subtitle F of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2009aa et seq.)
A small business concern (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) located within the Appalachian region or Delta region
The commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States Code
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