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Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-832| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2025
Roger Williams

Roger Williams

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)

Small Business Committee, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025 , clarifies and expands the functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy within the Small Business Administration. It broadens the Office's primary functions to include consideration of the international economy when assessing the impact of government regulations on small businesses. A key provision adds a new duty, enabling the Office to represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities . This expanded role aims to ensure small business concerns are addressed in global regulatory and trade initiatives. The Act also incorporates minor technical corrections to existing statutory language, ultimately strengthening the Office of Advocacy's capacity to champion small businesses in an interconnected global economy.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-128
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6454
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-399
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6316
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2018
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Feb 24, 2025
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 24, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H739-740)
Feb 24, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 832.
Feb 24, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 24, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H749)
Feb 25, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 15 (Roll no. 44). (text: CR H739)
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Feb 25, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 25, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-128
    Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6454
    Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-399
    Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6316
    Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2018


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.


  • February 24, 2025
    Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • February 24, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H739-740)


  • February 24, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 832.


  • February 24, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • February 24, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H749)


  • February 25, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 15 (Roll no. 44). (text: CR H739)
    View Vote


  • February 25, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 25, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Commerce

Competition and antitrustCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsInternational organizations and cooperationSmall business

Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-832| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2025
This legislation, titled the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025 , clarifies and expands the functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy within the Small Business Administration. It broadens the Office's primary functions to include consideration of the international economy when assessing the impact of government regulations on small businesses. A key provision adds a new duty, enabling the Office to represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities . This expanded role aims to ensure small business concerns are addressed in global regulatory and trade initiatives. The Act also incorporates minor technical corrections to existing statutory language, ultimately strengthening the Office of Advocacy's capacity to champion small businesses in an interconnected global economy.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-128
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6454
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-399
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6316
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2018
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Feb 24, 2025
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 24, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H739-740)
Feb 24, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 832.
Feb 24, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 24, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H749)
Feb 25, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 15 (Roll no. 44). (text: CR H739)
View Vote
Feb 25, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 25, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-128
    Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6454
    Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-399
    Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6316
    Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2018


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.


  • February 24, 2025
    Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • February 24, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H739-740)


  • February 24, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 832.


  • February 24, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • February 24, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H749)


  • February 25, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 15 (Roll no. 44). (text: CR H739)
    View Vote


  • February 25, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 25, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Roger Williams

Roger Williams

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)

Small Business Committee, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Competition and antitrustCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsInternational organizations and cooperationSmall business