Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) and Rep. Chris Deluzio (DPA) have introduced legislation to boost rural economic development by better coordinating federal-state partnerships designed to promote entrepreneurship.
The Growing Regional Entrepreneurship and Access To Economic Resilience Act would create a partnership between the Small Business Administration, the Delta Regional Authority, and the Appalachian Regional Commission to support rural small business owners and expand entrepreneurship opportunities.
Letlow’s district falls within the Delta Regional Authority’s service area, while Deluzio’s district is covered by the Appalachian Regional Commission. Both organizations bring together federal and state governments to support infrastructure investment, workforce training, and economic development activities in their respective regions.
