A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Supporting Rural Business Development Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Bacon on November 11, 2026. The main purpose of the bill is to reauthorize the Rural Business Development Grant Program. It does this by updating the funding timeline in the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. Specifically, it changes the active years from 2014 through 2023 to 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +6
Does this invest in rural communities?
The bill directly reauthorizes the Rural Business Development Grant Program to promote economic development in rural communities.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill reauthorizes grants specifically aimed at fostering business and economic development in rural areas.
- Scored +5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill extends the Rural Business Development Grant Program through 2031, providing ongoing funding support for small businesses in rural areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Extended Program Funding: Section 2 of the bill extends the Rural Business Development Grant Program through the years 2027 through 2031. This is positive because it keeps the program active for people and groups who rely on these grants for business development in rural areas.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill reauthorizes grants specifically aimed at fostering business and economic development in rural areas. Would business owners be better off under this? — Extending the Rural Business Development Grant Program provides continued financial support and opportunities for rural business owners. Would farmers be better off under this? — Supporting rural business development initiatives benefits agricultural and rural communities.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill extends the Rural Business Development Grant Program through 2031, providing ongoing funding support for small businesses in rural areas. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Extending rural business grants helps stimulate economic activity and development in rural areas. Is this likely to create jobs? — Reauthorizing the Rural Business Development Grant Program supports job growth in rural communities.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill directly reauthorizes the Rural Business Development Grant Program to promote economic development in rural communities.
- 11/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House