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.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H739-740)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 832.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H749)
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)
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H739-740)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 832.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H749)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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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.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H739-740)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 832.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H749)
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)
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H739-740)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 832.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H749)
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)