H.R. 832

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 31, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Williams of Texas · Committee: Committee on Small Business

Table of contents

• H.R. 832
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Amendment to primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Amendment to primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration

• (a) Primary functions
  • Section 202 of () is amended— Public Law 94–305; 15 U.S.C. 634b
    • in paragraph (1), by inserting after ;
    • in paragraph (9), by striking completeand inserting compete; and
    • in paragraph (12), by striking serviced-disabledand inserting service-disabled.
• (b) Duties
  • Section 203(a) of () is amended— Public Law 94–305; 15 U.S.C. 634c
    • in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end;
    • in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and
      • 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.
    • by adding at the end the following: