Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 832

119th Congress

Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 31, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chellie Pingree

Representative

Democratic

ME-1

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Commerce

Summary

This bill expands the SBA Office of Advocacy to include representing small business interests before foreign governments and international organizations on trade and regulatory matters that could affect small businesses.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill expands the SBA Office of Advocacy to include representing small business interests before foreign governments and international organizations on trade and regulatory matters that could affect small businesses.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025This 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands SBA Office of Advocacy role
Adds international representation duties
Examines small business role in global economy
Represents interests before foreign governments
Addresses international trade and regulation impact

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Small businesses would have stronger federal advocacy when international trade rules and foreign regulations affect their operations. The SBA office would represent small business interests in global trade discussions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Commerce

Related Subjects

Competition and antitrust

Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits

International organizations and cooperation

Small business

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

832, 119th Congress (2025). "Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-832