Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 832 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
4 members · Left 0 · Center 2 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Williams, Roger (R-TX) (Introduced 01/31/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.59 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee; House - Small Business Committee |
| Latest Action | 02/25/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/31/2025)
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025
This bill expands the primary functions and additional duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to include (1) examining the role of small businesses in the international economy, and (2) representing the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities to contribute to regulatory and trade initiatives that may affect small businesses.
119 HR 832 EH: Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 832
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025.
2.Amendment to primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (a)Primary functionsSection 202 of Public Law 94–305 (15 U.S.C. 634b) is amended— (1)in paragraph (1), by inserting and the international economy after economy; (2)in paragraph (9), by striking complete and inserting compete; and (3)in paragraph (12), by striking serviced-disabled and inserting service-disabled. (b)DutiesSection 203(a) of Public Law 94–305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended— (1)in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (2)in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (3)by adding at the end the following: (7)represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses.. Passed the House of Representatives February 24, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 832 IH: Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-31 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 832IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 31, 2025Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself, Mr. Tran, Mr. Van Drew, and Ms. Goodlander) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessA BILLTo clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025.
2.Amendment to primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (a)Primary functionsSection 202 of Public Law 94–305 (15 U.S.C. 634b) is amended— (1)in paragraph (1), by inserting and the international economy after economy; (2)in paragraph (9), by striking complete and inserting compete; and (3)in paragraph (12), by striking serviced-disabled and inserting service-disabled. (b)DutiesSection 203(a) of Public Law 94–305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended— (1)in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (2)in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (3)by adding at the end the following: (7)represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses..
94 HR 832 : Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 832IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 25, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipAN ACTTo clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025.2.Amendment to primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration(a)Primary functionsSection 202 of Public Law 94–305 (15 U.S.C. 634b) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1), by inserting and the international economy after economy;(2)in paragraph (9), by striking complete and inserting compete; and(3)in paragraph (12), by striking serviced-disabled and inserting service-disabled.(b)DutiesSection 203(a) of Public Law 94–305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended—(1)in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end;(2)in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(7)represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses..Passed the House of Representatives February 24, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/31/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/31/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. |
| 02/24/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 02/24/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H739-740) |
| 02/24/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 832. |
| 02/24/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 02/24/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H749) |
| 02/24/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: 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) |
| 02/24/2025 | House floor actions | 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) |
| 02/24/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 02/25/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee | 02/25/2025 Referred To |
| House - Small Business Committee | 01/31/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Commerce
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