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Summary of Bill HR 1163
Bill 119 hr 1163, also known as the "Small Business Regulatory Transparency Act," aims to make federal regulatory decisions that affect small businesses more transparent. The bill proposes amending title 5 of the United States Code to require federal agencies to provide detailed explanations for their regulatory decisions that impact small businesses.
The main goal of the bill is to ensure that small businesses have a clear understanding of how federal regulations will affect them, allowing them to better prepare and adapt to any changes. This increased transparency is intended to help small businesses navigate the regulatory landscape more effectively and reduce any potential negative impacts on their operations.
In addition to requiring greater transparency, the bill also aims to streamline the regulatory process for small businesses by providing them with more opportunities to provide feedback and input on proposed regulations. This will allow small businesses to have a greater voice in the regulatory process and ensure that their concerns are taken into account before final decisions are made. Overall, the Small Business Regulatory Transparency Act seeks to level the playing field for small businesses when it comes to federal regulations, ensuring that they have the information and resources they need to thrive in a competitive marketplace.
The main goal of the bill is to ensure that small businesses have a clear understanding of how federal regulations will affect them, allowing them to better prepare and adapt to any changes. This increased transparency is intended to help small businesses navigate the regulatory landscape more effectively and reduce any potential negative impacts on their operations.
In addition to requiring greater transparency, the bill also aims to streamline the regulatory process for small businesses by providing them with more opportunities to provide feedback and input on proposed regulations. This will allow small businesses to have a greater voice in the regulatory process and ensure that their concerns are taken into account before final decisions are made. Overall, the Small Business Regulatory Transparency Act seeks to level the playing field for small businesses when it comes to federal regulations, ensuring that they have the information and resources they need to thrive in a competitive marketplace.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1163
Bill HR 1163 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2025. Bill HR 1163 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2025.  Bill HR 1163's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 552. as of May 4, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1163
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
53Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
53Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1163
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1163
To amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.
Comments

Kaylani Grimes
869
10 months ago
I don't like this new bill, it's gonna mess things up for me. How will this affect us in the long run?

Astrid Snow
771
11 months ago
This bill is so dumb, like seriously? Just prove it already! #ProveItAct2025
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1163
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