Regulatory Transparency for Small Businesses Act

12/16/2024, 8:44 PM
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 118-851, Part I.
Bill 118 hr 8033, also known as the Regulatory Transparency for Small Businesses Act, aims to provide small businesses with more information and clarity regarding federal regulations that may impact their operations. The bill requires federal agencies to publish plain language summaries of proposed regulations on their websites, making it easier for small business owners to understand how these regulations may affect them.

Additionally, the bill requires agencies to conduct outreach to small businesses to gather feedback on proposed regulations, ensuring that their perspectives are taken into account during the rulemaking process. This increased transparency and engagement with small businesses is intended to help them better navigate the regulatory landscape and comply with federal requirements.

Overall, the Regulatory Transparency for Small Businesses Act seeks to empower small businesses by providing them with the information and opportunities to participate in the regulatory process, ultimately fostering a more business-friendly environment for these important economic contributors.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 8033

Introduced on
2024-04-17

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/17/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 118-851, Part I.
Bill 118 hr 8033, also known as the Regulatory Transparency for Small Businesses Act, aims to provide small businesses with more information and clarity regarding federal regulations that may impact their operations. The bill requires federal agencies to publish plain language summaries of proposed regulations on their websites, making it easier for small business owners to understand how these regulations may affect them.

Additionally, the bill requires agencies to conduct outreach to small businesses to gather feedback on proposed regulations, ensuring that their perspectives are taken into account during the rulemaking process. This increased transparency and engagement with small businesses is intended to help them better navigate the regulatory landscape and comply with federal requirements.

Overall, the Regulatory Transparency for Small Businesses Act seeks to empower small businesses by providing them with the information and opportunities to participate in the regulatory process, ultimately fostering a more business-friendly environment for these important economic contributors.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the information required to be included in a certification by an agency that a rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Comments

APPROVED
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Shane Wagner
@mango_thyme_sassafras30118
This bill is a disaster waiting to happen. It's just another way for the government to stick their noses where they don't belong and make it harder for small businesses to thrive. It's ridiculous how much red tape they want to add to an already compl...

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Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 118-851, Part I.