Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2001

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1271 Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2001 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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Congressional Summary of S 1271

Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2001 - Amends the Paperwork Reduction Act to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, annually, to publish in the Federal Register and make available on the Internet a list of the collections of information required by Federal agencies which are applicable to small businesses. Requires each Federal agency, with respect to the collection of information and the control of paperwork, to establish one agency point of contact to act as a liaison with small businesses.

Requires each agency to make efforts to further reduce the paperwork burden for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees.

Establishes a task force to study the feasibility of streamlining requirements with respect to small businesses regarding the collection of information.

Amends the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 to require each agency to submit, biennially, to specified congressional committees information concerning regulatory enforcement actions taken and civil penalties assessed, including actions and assessments against small businesses.

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Current Status of Bill S 1271

Bill S 1271 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 30, 2001. Bill S 1271 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on July 30, 2001. Bill S 1271's most recent activity was By Senator Lieberman from Committee on Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 107-153. as of May 21, 2002

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1271

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Government Operations and Politics

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Administrative procedureBusiness recordsCommerceCongressCongressional reporting requirementsElectronic data interchangeElectronic government informationEnvironmental Protection AgencyFederal Communications CommissionFederal advisory bodiesFines (Penalties)Government and businessGovernment paperworkGovernment publicityGovernmental investigationsIndependent regulatory commissionsIndustrial standardsInternetLawOffice of Management and BudgetOmbudsmanScience, Technology, CommunicationsSecurities and Exchange CommissionSmall businessWeb sites

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1271

Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2001A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 44, United states Code, for the purpose of facilitating compliance by small business concerns with certain Federal paperwork requirements, to establish a task force to examine the feasibility of streamlining paperwork requirements applicable to small business concerns, and for other purposes.A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, for the purpose of facilitating compliance by small business concerns with certain Federal paperwork requirements, to establish a task force to examine information collection and dissemination, and for other purposes.Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2001Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2001Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2001

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