The Coordinated Support for Rural Small Businesses Act would strengthen the Small Business Administration's Office of Rural Affairs by elevating its leadership position and expanding its duties to better serve rural small businesses across the United States. The bill requires the office to be led by a Senior Executive Service Assistant Administrator who would coordinate with the Department of Agriculture to improve program delivery, eliminate duplication, and identify opportunities for better cooperation between the two agencies. This legislation affects rural small business owners, agricultural cooperatives, Native American enterprises, and other businesses located in rural census tracts who could benefit from improved access to federal programs and resources. The Assistant Administrator would be required to host regional outreach events and submit annual reports to Congress starting 180 days after enactment, detailing the office's activities, budget, staffing levels, and coordination efforts with USDA. The bill does not specify dedicated funding amounts, as it primarily reorganizes existing SBA structures and establishes new coordination requirements rather than creating entirely new programs.
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