ALFORD INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN SBA'S RURAL AND FAITH-BASED OUTREACH

Washington, Oct. 2 -- Congressman Mark Alford issued the following press release:

Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), Chairman of the House Small Business Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations, introduced the Faith and Rural Small Business Act to strengthen the Small Business Administration's (SBA) ability to serve rural and faith-based communities. The legislation would codify the SBA's Office of Rural Affairs and elevate its leadership to an Assistant Administrator. It would also establish a Center for Faith within the SBA's Office of Entrepreneurial Development, led by a Director appointed by the SBA Administrator. "The SBA should meet entrepreneurs where they are, whether that's on Main Street in rural Mis...