HR 832
119th Congress
House
Commerce
Competition and antitrust
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
International organizations and cooperation
Small business
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 25, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Feb 24, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 24, 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)
Feb 24, 2025
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)
Feb 24, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H749)
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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 832.
Feb 24, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H739-740)
Feb 24, 2025
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2025 | House · vote #44 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 396–15 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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