The U.S. Senate passed the Investing in All of America Act on Apr. 16, a bipartisan bill led by Senator Roger Marshall and co-sponsored by Senator John Hickenlooper that aims to increase private investment in rural communities, low-income areas, and key American industries. The legislation will now be sent to President Trump for his signature.
Supporters say the bill is designed to help ensure economic growth reaches underserved regions as well as support sectors critical to national competitiveness. “America doesn’t win when rural and low-income communities are left on the sidelines,” said Senator Roger Marshall. “This bill drives investment where it’s needed most — fueling job creation, strengthening local Kansas economies, and ensuring that the next wave of American growth reaches every corner of this country, not just the coasts. I’m proud to send this legislation to President Trump’s desk.”
The act seeks to strengthen the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program, which consists of privately managed firms licensed by the Small Business Administration that raise private capital alongside SBA-backed funds for investing exclusively in American small businesses. SBICs currently face a leverage cap limiting access to SBA-backed capital based on their private capital raised.
Under the new law, investments made by SBICs in rural or low-income areas—as well as those directed toward manufacturing and critical technology—would be exempt from these leverage caps. This change is intended to direct more funding into areas with limited access while supporting vital industries for U.S. competitiveness.
Marshall’s office provides services such as military academy nominations, assistance with federal agencies, American flag requests, internships and tour arrangements for Kansas residents according to the official website (source). He served seven years in the U.S. Army Reserves (source) and grew up as a fifth-generation farm kid before becoming his family’s first college graduate (source). Marshall earned degrees from Butler County Community College, Kansas State University and University of Kansas School of Medicine (source), practiced obstetrics and gynecology for over 25 years delivering more than 5,000 babies (source), chairs several subcommittees including those related to agriculture and health care (source), serves on multiple Senate committees focusing on agriculture policy among others (a href=’source”>https://www.marshall.senate.gov/’>source).
Observers expect that if signed into law by President Trump, this measure could bring increased investment opportunities across diverse parts of America.
