To amend the Small Business Act to, within the Small Business Administration, modify the Office of Rural Affairs and establish the Center for Faith, and for other purposes.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10644, introduced by Representative Mark Alford, would amend the Small Business Act. The bill's stated purpose is to modify the Office of Rural Affairs within the Small Business Administration and establish a new entity called the Center for Faith. The full details of these proposed modifications and the functions of the new Center are not yet publicly available.
The bill specifically targets the structure and functions within the Small Business Administration. As currently described by its title, it aims to alter an existing office focused on rural affairs and create a new center related to faith. The intended beneficiaries or specific impacts on rural businesses, faith-based organizations, or the broader small business community are not detailed in the information provided.
This bill was introduced in the 119th Congress on October 1, 2026. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally presented to the House of Representatives. For the bill to proceed, it would typically need to be referred to a committee for review and potential amendment. Further legislative actions, such as committee hearings or votes, would be necessary for it to advance.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10644 do?
- H.R. 10644, introduced by Representative Mark Alford, would amend the Small Business Act. The bill's stated purpose is to modify the Office of Rural Affairs within the Small Business Administration and establish a new entity called the Center for Faith. The full details of these proposed modifications and the functions of the new Center are not yet publicly available. The bill specifically targets the structure and functions within the Small Business Administration. As currently described by its title, it aims to alter an existing office focused on rural affairs and create a new center related to faith. The intended beneficiaries or specific impacts on rural businesses, faith-based organizations, or the broader small business community are not detailed in the information provided. This bill was introduced in the 119th Congress on October 1, 2026. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally presented to the House of Representatives. For the bill to proceed, it would typically need to be referred to a committee for review and potential amendment. Further legislative actions, such as committee hearings or votes, would be necessary for it to advance.
- Has H.R. 10644 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10644 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10644?
- H.R. 10644 was sponsored by Rep. Mark Alford [R-MO4] (Republican-MO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10644?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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