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New Hotline for Small Businesses to Report Burdensome Federal Regulations.

This law establishes a "Red Tape Hotline" within the Small Business Administration (SBA). Small businesses can use this service (phone, email, form) to report federal rules or policies that are overly complicated or costly to follow. The goal is to identify and recommend the reduction of unnecessary regulatory burdens, making it easier for small businesses to operate and grow.
Key points
Creation of an easily accessible hotline for small businesses to report excessive regulatory burdens imposed by federal agencies.
The SBA must annually report to Congress, detailing the most frequently reported regulatory problems and suggesting specific recommendations for simplification.
The measure aims to reduce bureaucracy, which could lower operating costs for small businesses and potentially lead to better services and prices for consumers.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-12-03
65%
For 269
Against 146
Abstain 0
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Status: Passed House
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4305
Sponsor: Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]
Process start date: 2025-07-10
Voting date: 2025-12-03
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 311
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DUMP Red Tape Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4305.

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 2025-07-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of an easily accessible hotline for small businesses to report excessive regulatory burdens imposed by federal agencies.
  • The SBA must annually report to Congress, detailing the most frequently reported regulatory problems and suggesting specific recommendations for simplification.
  • The measure aims to reduce bureaucracy, which could lower operating costs for small businesses and potentially lead to better services and prices for consumers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed House.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 269 - 146 (Roll no. 311). (text: CR 12/02/2025 H4989-4990)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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