HR 4231 · 107th Congress · Commerce
Small Business Advocacy Improvement Act of 2002
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EnactedLatest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 485.(2002-07-08)
Plain Language Summary
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Small Business Advocacy Improvement Act of 2002 - Requires appointment to the position of Chief Counsel of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration (SBA) without regard to political affiliation and solely on the ground of fitness to perform duties. Prohibits appointment of an individual who has served as an SBA officer or employee within the last five years. Requires the Office to: (1) recommend methods for the delivery of financial assistance to small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, women, and veterans; (2) make recommendations and submit relevant reports to the President, the chairmen and ranking members of the congressional small business committees, and the SBA Administrator; (3) maintain economic databases and make such information available to the Administrator and Congress; and (4) coordinate functions with the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman. Authorizes the Chief Counsel to appoint two Deputy Chief Counsels, as well as regional advocates. Requires the Administrator to provide the Office with appropriate office space, equipment, supplies, communications facilities, and …
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 4231, Small Business Advocacy Improvement Act of 2002
Apr 29, 2002<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Small Business on April 17, 2002</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 4231, Small Business Advocacy Improvement Act of 2002
Apr 29, 2002Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Small Business on April 17, 2002
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (2)
1 Democrat1 Republican