Small Business Support: Helping Small Companies Compete Globally
Also known as: Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill expands the role of the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy to help small business owners on the global stage. It gives the office the power to represent American small businesses when dealing with foreign governments and international trade groups.
- The goal is to make sure small businesses have a seat at the table when other countries create new trade rules. Often, large corporations have the resources to influence these rules, but small businesses are left out, which can make it harder for them to sell products overseas.
- The policy also requires the government to study how the international economy affects small businesses at home. This research will help officials understand the specific challenges small companies face when trying to grow their business outside of the United States.
- Finally, the bill fixes technical errors in existing laws to ensure they correctly describe the office's duties, including support for businesses owned by veterans who were disabled during their military service.
Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
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)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H749)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025
Sponsor
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