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GREATER Act

USA119th CongressHR-2728| House 
| Updated: 4/8/2025
Julia Letlow

Julia Letlow

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (2)
Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Small Business Committee, Financial Services Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "GREATER Act" mandates that the Small Business Administration (SBA) , the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) , and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) enter into a memorandum of understanding or other appropriate agreement within 120 days of the bill's enactment. This agreement is specifically designed to expand rural entrepreneurship and provide support to small business concerns located within the Appalachian and Delta regions. The officials involved are tasked with coordinating these activities and ensuring the inclusion of these covered small businesses. To maximize effectiveness, the officials may establish reimbursable agreements among their agencies and collaborate with other federal entities. Furthermore, the bill requires these officials to jointly submit a comprehensive report to Congress within two years. This report must detail the coordination efforts, potential opportunities for expanding assistance to rural entrepreneurs, the number of businesses aided, and plans for future collaboration to benefit the regions' small businesses.
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Timeline
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 8, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Commerce

GREATER Act

USA119th CongressHR-2728| House 
| Updated: 4/8/2025
The "GREATER Act" mandates that the Small Business Administration (SBA) , the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) , and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) enter into a memorandum of understanding or other appropriate agreement within 120 days of the bill's enactment. This agreement is specifically designed to expand rural entrepreneurship and provide support to small business concerns located within the Appalachian and Delta regions. The officials involved are tasked with coordinating these activities and ensuring the inclusion of these covered small businesses. To maximize effectiveness, the officials may establish reimbursable agreements among their agencies and collaborate with other federal entities. Furthermore, the bill requires these officials to jointly submit a comprehensive report to Congress within two years. This report must detail the coordination efforts, potential opportunities for expanding assistance to rural entrepreneurs, the number of businesses aided, and plans for future collaboration to benefit the regions' small businesses.
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Timeline
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 8, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Julia Letlow

Julia Letlow

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (2)
Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Small Business Committee, Financial Services Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted