Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands the primary functions and additional duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration.

Highlights:

• Expands the primary functions and additional duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to include (Sec. 2):

• Examining the role of small businesses in the international economy, and

• 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

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the President (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Full Bill Text