HR 4935

Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Act of 2025

Summary

Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 and revises the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). This Department of Agriculture program provides loans and grants to eligible microenterprise development organizations to (1) capitalize revolving loan funds that provide loans to qualified rural microenterprises (i.e., sole proprietorships located in rural areas or business entities with not more than 10 full-time employees located in a rural area), and (2) provide related training and technical assistance. The bill increases the amount a rural microenterprise may borrow to up to $75,000 (from up to $50,000). The bill also increases the maximum allowable federal cost share to 100% (from 75%). The bill further specifies that a RMAP project loan may not be used to cover more than 50% of any demolition, construction, or related costs of real estate improvements.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Zachary Nunn [R-IA-3]
Cosponsors
4
Policy area
Agriculture and Food
Introduced
2025-08-08
Latest action
2025-08-08: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-08-08: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • 2025-08-08: Introduced in House
  • 2025-08-08: Introduced in House