To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business… — House Roll Call 44
Passed in the House on February 24, 2025 · 396 Yea, 15 Nay, 21 Not Voting
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 832 Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act
In plain English: This bill updates the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy by adding responsibilities to study small businesses' role in the global economy and represent their interests to foreign governments and international groups. This aims to help shape trade and regulatory policies that impact small businesses.
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.
Vote Breakdown by Party
Republican: 192 Yea, 15 Nay, 9 not voting/present.
Democrat: 203 Yea, 0 Nay, 12 not voting/present.
Independent: 1 Yea, 0 Nay.
Members Who Voted Against Their Party
Andy Biggs (R-AZ) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Lauren Boebert (R-CO) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Josh Brecheen (R-OK) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Eric Burlison (R-MO) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Michael Cloud (R-TX) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Eli Crane (R-AZ) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Warren Davidson (R-OH) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Paul Gosar (R-AZ) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
Thomas Massie (R-KY) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.
John McGuire (R-VA) voted Nay while most Republicans voted Yea.