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Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2018

4/7/2025, 3:07 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6316

Bill 115 hr 6316, also known as the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2018, aims to make improvements to the Office of Advocacy within the Small Business Administration (SBA). The Office of Advocacy is responsible for representing the interests of small businesses in the federal government.

The bill includes provisions to enhance the effectiveness of the Office of Advocacy by requiring the Chief Counsel for Advocacy to report directly to the Administrator of the SBA. This change is intended to ensure that the Office of Advocacy has more autonomy and can better advocate for small businesses within the federal government.

Additionally, the bill requires the Chief Counsel for Advocacy to submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the Office of Advocacy. This report will provide transparency and accountability for the Office of Advocacy's actions and ensure that it is fulfilling its mission to support small businesses. Overall, the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2018 seeks to strengthen the Office of Advocacy within the SBA and improve its ability to advocate for the interests of small businesses in the federal government.

Current Status of Bill HR 6316

Bill HR 6316 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 6, 2018. Bill HR 6316 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on July 6, 2018.  Bill HR 6316's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. as of September 26, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6316

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6316

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

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