# Alford Introduces SBA Outreach Legislation

On October 2, 2026, Congressman Mark Alford introduced the proposed Faith and Rural Small Business Act. The bill would codify the Small Business Administration’s Office of Rural Affairs, elevate its leadership, and establish a Center for Faith within the SBA’s Office of Entrepreneurial Development. It proposes organizational and outreach changes rather than a contract award or solicitation, so any procurement implications depend on the bill’s progress and possible subsequent implementation or funding.

- Small-business service providers and contractors supporting SBA programs can assess whether their rural or faith-based outreach capabilities could be relevant if the proposed offices are established.
- The signal identifies no contract value, procurement vehicle, solicitation, or implementation funding; businesses should not treat the bill’s introduction as a current contracting opportunity.
- If enacted, the organizational changes could lead to future SBA program-support needs, but the signal does not specify procurement plans or timelines.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- House Small Business Committee
- U.S. House of Representatives

### Sources
- [
	Alford Introduces Legislation to Strengthen SBA’s Rural and Faith-Based Outreach | Congressman Mark Alford
](https://alford.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1849) - Alford House