House vote: H.R. 832 // February 24, 2025Needed two-thirds to pass
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025
Sponsor: Roger Williams (R-TX)
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.
Commerce Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 396 | 90.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 15 | 3.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.6% |