Last progress January 15, 2025 (10 months ago)
Introduced on January 15, 2025 by Benjamin Cline
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill updates how federal agencies make rules that affect small businesses and other small organizations. Agencies would have to look at both direct and likely indirect costs and benefits on small groups. For any rule that could have a big effect, they must explain other options that would reduce harm or increase benefits for small entities. It also adds more actions, like changes to land management plans, to the list that require this kind of review.
Agencies could no longer skip these reviews, and the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy would set rules to make sure agencies follow them. The bill also updates how public comments are gathered, requires regular checkups on existing rules, and changes how courts can review final rules.