H.R. 4549 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Office of Rural Affairs Enhancement Act
H.R. 4549 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jul 21, 2025, sponsored by Maggie Goodlander with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jul 21, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Maggie Goodlander (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 21, 2025
- Passed the HouseDec 1, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 282. (Dec 2, 2025)
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