Small Business Advocacy Improvement Act of 2002

Summary

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 personnel and maintenance services. Increases, and extends through FY 2005, the authorization of appropriations for the Office.

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 8 July 2002

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 8 July 2002

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 21 May 2002

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 21 May 2002

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 21 May 2002

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 2 May 2002

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 2 May 2002

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• Reported to House without amendment

  summary · EN · 2 May 2002

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 April 2002

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 16 April 2002

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 April 2002

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