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Small Business Support: Less Red Tape, More Protection

This act aims to ease the burden on small businesses by reducing bureaucratic hurdles and ensuring new federal regulations consider their specific needs. It introduces greater transparency in the rulemaking process and gives small businesses more influence over the regulations that affect them. Additionally, small businesses may be exempt from fines for first-time minor paperwork violations.
Key points
Federal agencies must more thoroughly analyze the impact of new rules on small businesses, considering both direct and indirect costs and benefits.
Small businesses, including non-profit and tribal organizations, will have greater input in the rulemaking process, and their definition will be expanded.
A requirement for regular review of existing rules is introduced to minimize their negative impact and maximize positive effects on small businesses.
Small businesses committing a first-time paperwork violation may avoid civil fines, unless the violation is serious or uncorrected.
The Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration gains expanded powers to intervene in matters affecting small entities and to set small business size standards.
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Print number: 117_HR_8933
Sponsor: Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
Process start date: 2022-09-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8933.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must more thoroughly analyze the impact of new rules on small businesses, considering both direct and indirect costs and benefits.
  • Small businesses, including non-profit and tribal organizations, will have greater input in the rulemaking process, and their definition will be expanded.
  • A requirement for regular review of existing rules is introduced to minimize their negative impact and maximize positive effects on small businesses.
  • Small businesses committing a first-time paperwork violation may avoid civil fines, unless the violation is serious or uncorrected.
  • The Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration gains expanded powers to intervene in matters affecting small entities and to set small business size standards.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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