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Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 399
Bill 118 HR 399, also known as the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023, aims to enhance the advocacy efforts for small businesses in the United States. The bill seeks to improve the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy by increasing its resources and capabilities to better represent the interests of small businesses in the federal regulatory process.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a Small Business Advocacy Board, which will provide guidance and oversight to the Office of Advocacy. This board will be composed of representatives from small businesses, trade associations, and other stakeholders, ensuring that the office remains accountable to the needs of the small business community.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline the regulatory process for small businesses, making it easier for them to navigate and comply with federal regulations. This includes requiring federal agencies to consider the impact of regulations on small businesses and to provide opportunities for small businesses to provide input during the rulemaking process. Overall, the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the voice of small businesses in the federal government and to ensure that their interests are adequately represented in the regulatory process. By providing additional resources and support to the Office of Advocacy, the bill seeks to empower small businesses to thrive and succeed in the competitive marketplace.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a Small Business Advocacy Board, which will provide guidance and oversight to the Office of Advocacy. This board will be composed of representatives from small businesses, trade associations, and other stakeholders, ensuring that the office remains accountable to the needs of the small business community.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to streamline the regulatory process for small businesses, making it easier for them to navigate and comply with federal regulations. This includes requiring federal agencies to consider the impact of regulations on small businesses and to provide opportunities for small businesses to provide input during the rulemaking process. Overall, the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023 aims to strengthen the voice of small businesses in the federal government and to ensure that their interests are adequately represented in the regulatory process. By providing additional resources and support to the Office of Advocacy, the bill seeks to empower small businesses to thrive and succeed in the competitive marketplace.
Congressional Summary of HR 399
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023
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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Current Status of Bill HR 399
Bill HR 399 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since January 26, 2023. Bill HR 399 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 20, 2023. Bill HR 399's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. as of January 26, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 399
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 399
Primary Policy Focus
CommercePotential Impact Areas
- Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
- Economic performance and conditions
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Small Business Administration
- Small business
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 399
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023
To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 399
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