H.R. 128 — rds

II 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 128 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 9, 2019Received AN ACT To clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2019. 2. Amendment to primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (a) Primary functions Section 202 of Public Law 94–305 (15 U.S.C. 634b) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting and the international economy after economy; (2) in paragraph (9), by striking complete and inserting compete; and (3) in paragraph (12), by striking serviced-disabled and inserting service-disabled. (b) Duties Section 203(a) of Public Law 94–305 (15 U.S.C. 634c) is amended— (1) in paragraph (5), by striking and at the end; (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (7) represent the views and interests of small businesses before foreign governments and international entities for the purpose of contributing to regulatory and trade initiatives which may affect small businesses. . Passed the House of Representatives January 8, 2019.Karen L. Haas,Clerk