This bill amends federal law to strengthen coordination between the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its resource partners—organizations that provide counseling and support to small businesses—during and after disasters. The legislation allows SBA resource partners to assist small businesses outside their normal geographic service areas when those businesses are affected by declared disasters, provided they coordinate with local partners serving that area. Such assistance can last up to two years following a disaster, with the SBA administrator able to extend this period. The bill also requires the SBA to share disaster-related information with resource partners to help them spread awareness about available assistance, and mandates that disaster planning efforts include these resource partners in coordination activities. The measure does not specify new funding but aims to make disaster recovery support more flexible and accessible by breaking down geographic barriers between service providers while ensuring continuity of services.
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