WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, the Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) of the U.S. Small Business Administration marks 50 years as a voice for small businesses within the federal government. Charged by the Regulatory Flexibility Act to safeguard small business participation in the federal rulemaking process, Advocacy works to ensure that small business concerns are thoroughly and appropriately considered during the development and enforcement of federal regulations. During the first year of President Donald J. Trump’s current administration, Advocacy, working with other federal agencies to carry out the president’s deregulatory priority, saved small businesses more than $110 billion in regulatory costs.
Acting Chief Counsel Everett M. Woodel, Jr., said: “I am honored to serve President Trump during this historic time in which we celebrate both our nation’s 250th birthday and our office’s 50th anniversary. Honoring these two major milestones is not only a celebration of our nation’s rich entrepreneurial history, but also a celebration of the president’s commitment that U.S. small businesses continue to prosper and shape the next chapter of our country’s story.”
To help American small businesses and entrepreneurs, Advocacy’s attorneys work with federal regulators on behalf of small businesses by hosting roundtable meetings and submitting comment letters on proposed rules; Advocacy’s economists provide data-driven research on small businesses that impact policymakers’ decisions on regulations; and Advocacy’s Regional Advocates travel across the country to hear directly from small business owners affected by current federal regulations. Appreciating that small businesses’ voice is critical to the creation of good policy, Advocacy also helps connect the public and private sectors, providing additional governmental transparency and information on how these actions impact their livelihoods.
Serving the American small business community is a privilege and a partnership. Follow Advocacy’s social media accounts, including LinkedIn, X, and Facebook, to remain engaged in this significant work and up to date with how Advocacy is celebrating 50 years of advancing the views and concerns of small businesses nationwide.
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SBA No. 26-15 ADV
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Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration is a voice for small business within the federal government. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy directs the office. The Chief Counsel advances the views, concerns, and interests of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policymakers. Economic research, policy analyses, and small business outreach help identify issues of concern. Regional Advocates and an office in Washington, DC, support the Chief Counsel’s efforts. For more information on the Office of Advocacy, visit advocacy.sba.gov or call (202) 205-6533.