SAFE Ride Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 5265

119th Congress

SAFE Ride Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Representative

Democratic

FL-25

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Commerce

Summary

The SAFE Ride Act of 2025 requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to report on its efforts to support small businesses and agricultural economies in rural areas. This includes details on the activities of the SBA's Office of Rural Affairs and its collaboration with the Department of Agriculture to provide financial assistance and other resources to rural small businesses.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

SponsorDebbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)

Introduced9/11/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

ChamberHouse

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The SAFE Ride Act of 2025 requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to report on its efforts to support small businesses and agricultural economies in rural areas. This includes details on the activities of the SBA's Office of Rural Affairs and its coll

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The SAFE Ride Act of 2025 requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to report on its efforts to support small businesses and agricultural economies in rural areas. This includes details on the activities of the SBA's Office of Rural Affairs and its collaboration with the Department of Agriculture to provide financial assistance and other resources to rural small businesses.

Bill Number: 5265
Sponsor: Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)
Introduced: 9/11/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Policy Area: Commerce

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Fact Sheet

Title: SAFE Ride Act of 2025
Bill Number: 5265
Sponsor: Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced: 9/11/2025
Summary: The SAFE Ride Act of 2025 requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to report on its efforts to support small businesses and agricultural economies in rural areas. This includes details on the activities of the SBA's Office of Rural Affairs and its collaboration with the Department of Agricul

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The SAFE Ride Act of 2025 requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to report on its efforts to support small businesses and agricultural economies in rural areas. This includes details on the activities of the SBA's Office of Rural Affairs and its collaboration with the Department of Agriculture to provide financial assistance and other resources to rural small businesses.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Small Business Administration Rural Performance Report Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to report on its efforts to promote businesses and agricultural economies in rural areas. Specifically, the SBA must report about the activities of the Office of Rural Affairs, including how the office is promoting the availability of financial assistance for small businesses located in rural areas. The SBA also must report on its collaboration with the Department of Agriculture pursuant to the memorandum of understanding the agencies entered into on April 4, 2018, including the extent to which the SBA remains involved with the working groups convened under the memorandum.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill mandates the SBA to report on the work of its Office of Rural Affairs, including how it is promoting financial assistance for small businesses in rural areas.
It also requires the SBA to provide information on its partnership with the Department of Agriculture, including the extent of the SBA's involvement in working groups related to this collaboration.
The goal of the bill is to increase transparency and accountability around the SBA's efforts to support small businesses and agricultural economies in rural communities.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would directly impact small businesses and agricultural operations located in rural areas across the United States. It would provide more detailed information about the SBA's programs and initiatives aimed at supporting the economic development of these communities, potentially leading to improved access to financial resources and other forms of assistance.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Commerce

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

Economic development

Economic performance and conditions

Government studies and investigations

Rural conditions and development

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5265, 119th Congress (2025). "SAFE Ride Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5265

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