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Bill107th CongressFiled Feb 27, 2001Commerce
S. 395

Independent Office of Advocacy Act of 2001

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Mar 26, 2001)

Independent Office of Advocacy Act of 2001 - Amends the Small Business Act regarding the establishment of the Office of Advocacy to: (1) require each appropriation request submitted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to include a separate funding request for such Office; (2) allow the Office's Chief Counsel to be removed by the President (requiring congressional notification); (3) require the Office to recommend methods for the delivery of financial assistance to women-owned businesses and evaluate the efforts of Federal agencies and the private sector in assisting such businesses; (4) require the Office to make recommendations and submit specified reports concerning issues and regulations affecting small business and any necessity for corrective action; and (5) require the Office to evaluate the efforts of the Federal Government and private industry to assist small businesses owned by veterans and service-disabled veterans. Requires the SBA to provide appropriate administrative support to the Office.

Requires the Chief Counsel to report annually to the President and specified congressional committees on agency compliance with Federal regulatory analysis requirements.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedMar 27, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Mar 27, 2001IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

    Small Business Committee
  2. Mar 27, 2001FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Mar 27, 2001Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Mar 26, 2001Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2913-2918; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2916-2918)

  5. Mar 26, 2001Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2913-2918; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2916-2918)

  6. Mar 21, 2001Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 22.

  7. Mar 21, 2001Committee

    Committee on Small Business. Reported by Senator Bond with amendments. With written report No. 107-5. (text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 3/26/01 S2913-2915)

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  8. Mar 21, 2001Committee14000

    Committee on Small Business. Reported by Senator Bond with amendments. With written report No. 107-5.(text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 3/26/01 S2913-2915)

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  9. Feb 28, 2001Committee

    Committee on Small Business. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  10. Feb 27, 2001IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1622-1623)

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  11. Feb 27, 2001IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1620-1622)

  12. Feb 27, 2001IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedMar 26, 200135
Independent Office of Advocacy Act of 2001 - Amends the Small Business Act regarding the establishment of the Office of Advocacy to: (1) require each appropriation request submitted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to include a separate funding request for such Office; (2) allow the Office's Chief Counsel to be removed by the President (requiring congressional notification); (3) require the Office to recommend methods for the delivery of financial assistance to women-owned businesses and evaluate the efforts of Federal agencies and the private sector in assisting such businesses; (4) require the Office to make recommendations and submit specified reports concerning issues and regulations affecting small business and any necessity for corrective action; and (5) require the Office to evaluate the efforts of the Federal Government and private industry to assist small businesses owned by veterans and service-disabled veterans. Requires the SBA to provide appropriate administrative support to the Office.

Requires the Chief Counsel to report annually to the President and specified congressional committees on agency compliance with Federal regulatory analysis requirements.

Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Mar 21, 200101
Independent Office of Advocacy Act of 2001 - Amends the Small Business Act regarding the establishment of the Office of Advocacy to: (1) require each appropriation request submitted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to include a separate funding request for such Office; (2) allow the Office's Chief Counsel to be removed by the President (requiring congressional notification); (3) require the Office to recommend methods for the delivery of financial assistance to women-owned businesses and evaluate the efforts of Federal agencies and the private sector in assisting such businesses; (4) require the Office to make recommendations and submit specified reports concerning issues and regulations affecting small business and any necessity for corrective action; and (5) require the Office to evaluate the efforts of the Federal Government and private industry to assist small businesses owned by veterans and service-disabled veterans. Requires the SBA to provide appropriate administrative support to the Office.

Requires the Chief Counsel to report annually to the President and specified congressional committees on agency compliance with Federal regulatory analysis requirements.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateFeb 27, 200100
Independent Office of Advocacy Act of 2001 - Amends the Small Business Act regarding the establishment of the Office of Advocacy to: (1) require each appropriation request submitted by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to include a separate funding request for such Office; (2) allow the Office's Chief Counsel to be removed by the President (requiring congressional notification); (3) require the Office to recommend methods for the delivery of financial assistance to women-owned businesses and evaluate the efforts of Federal agencies and the private sector in assisting such businesses; (4) require the Office to make recommendations and submit specified reports concerning issues and regulations affecting small business and any necessity for corrective action; and (5) require the Office to evaluate the efforts of the Federal Government and private industry to assist small businesses owned by veterans and service-disabled veterans. Requires the SBA to provide appropriate administrative support to the Office.