On Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 1:00 pm, the House Small Business Committee held a full committee markup on HR 527 - "Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011," legislation to remove loopholes in the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA), and strengthen the power of the Office of the Chief Counsel for Advocacy. The markup took place in Room 2360 of the Rayburn House Office Building. HR 527 was reported out, as amended, by voice vote.

Opening Statement:

• Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) 

Materials:

• Official Markup Notice 
• HR 527 
• Corresponding Hearing 

Amendments

• Amendment #1    Passed (Voice Vote)
• Amendment #2    Passed (Voice Vote)
• Amendment #3    Passed (Voice Vote)
• Amendment #4    Failed (Recorded Vote: 10 aye, 13 no)
  • Vote Tally 
• Amendment #5    Failed (Recorded Vote: 9 aye, 14 no)
• Vote Tally 
• Amendment #6    Failed (Recorded Vote: 10 aye, 13 no)
• Vote Tally 
• Amendment #7    Failed (Recorded Vote: 9 aye, 14 no)
• Vote Tally 
• Amendment #8    Passed (Voice Vote)
• Amendment #9    Withdrawn

Additional Items

• Press Release 
• Hearing Video