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Red Tape Reduction Act of 2023

3/14/2024, 5:22 AM

Summary of Bill S 1761

The Red Tape Reduction Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1761, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at reducing bureaucratic regulations that may hinder economic growth and efficiency. The bill seeks to streamline government processes and eliminate unnecessary paperwork and red tape that can slow down businesses and individuals.

Key provisions of the Red Tape Reduction Act include the establishment of a task force to review existing regulations and identify areas where simplification or elimination may be beneficial. The task force will be composed of experts from various industries and government agencies to ensure a comprehensive and balanced approach to regulatory reform.

Additionally, the bill calls for the implementation of a regulatory impact analysis for all new regulations proposed by federal agencies. This analysis will assess the potential costs and benefits of the proposed regulation to ensure that it is necessary and will not unduly burden businesses or individuals. Overall, the Red Tape Reduction Act of 2023 aims to promote economic growth and efficiency by reducing unnecessary regulations and streamlining government processes. Supporters of the bill argue that it will make it easier for businesses to operate and create jobs, while opponents raise concerns about potential risks to public health and safety. The bill is currently under review in Congress, where lawmakers are debating its merits and potential impact on the economy.

Congressional Summary of S 1761

Red Tape Reduction Act of 2023

This bill modifies the reporting requirements for payments made in settlement of payment card and third party network transactions. Under current law, settlement organizations are not required to report information for transactions that do not exceed $600. This bill increases the reporting threshold so that settlement organizations are exempt from reporting requirements if the applicable transactions do not exceed $10,000, or there are no more that 50 such transactions.

Current Status of Bill S 1761

Bill S 1761 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 30, 2023. Bill S 1761 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 30, 2023.  Bill S 1761's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1761

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1761

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1761

Red Tape Reduction Act of 2023
Red Tape Reduction Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the exception for de minimis payments by third party settlement organizations.

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