Sens. Ricketts, Smith introduce Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of Congress continue to show bipartisan support for rural small businesses as they prepare to debate the nation’s next farm bill. 

Last week, U.S. Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act of 2023. The legislation extends and enhances the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP). 

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