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Prove It Act of 2025
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Summary of Bill S 495
Bill 119 s 495, 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 agencies to provide detailed explanations for their regulatory decisions and how they will impact small businesses.
The bill seeks 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. By increasing transparency, the bill aims to reduce the burden on small businesses and promote a more business-friendly regulatory environment.
In addition to requiring greater transparency, the bill also includes provisions for agencies to consider the impact of regulations on small businesses during the rulemaking process. This will help ensure that small businesses are not disproportionately burdened by regulations and that their voices are heard in the regulatory process. Overall, the Small Business Regulatory Transparency Act aims to promote a more transparent and fair regulatory environment for small businesses, ultimately helping to support their growth and success in the United States.
The bill seeks 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. By increasing transparency, the bill aims to reduce the burden on small businesses and promote a more business-friendly regulatory environment.
In addition to requiring greater transparency, the bill also includes provisions for agencies to consider the impact of regulations on small businesses during the rulemaking process. This will help ensure that small businesses are not disproportionately burdened by regulations and that their voices are heard in the regulatory process. Overall, the Small Business Regulatory Transparency Act aims to promote a more transparent and fair regulatory environment for small businesses, ultimately helping to support their growth and success in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill S 495
Bill S 495 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2025. Bill S 495 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 10, 2025. Bill S 495's most recent activity was Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. as of November 19, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 495
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 495
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Administrative remedies
- Government information and archives
- Small Business Administration
- Small business
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 495
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 495
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