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HR421FEDERALin_committee

Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act

June 10, 2025

small business regulatory reform federal agencies

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 12.Jun 10, 2025

Lead sponsor

Ben Cline

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes the requirements for federal agencies to analyze the economic impact of new regulations on small businesses, which could alter the scope and cost of compliance for those entities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Small businesses

Small businesses are subject to the regulatory impact analyses mandated by the agencies governed by this bill.

Federal agencies

Federal agencies must comply with new procedural requirements when drafting regulations that impact small businesses.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes changes to how federal agencies create and review regulations that affect small businesses. It has been approved by a committee to move forward for further consideration.

Key Facts

The bill was ordered to be reported in the nature of a substitute.
The committee vote was 13 in favor and 12 against.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'ordered to be reported in the nature of a substitute' mean?

It means the committee has approved a revised version of the original bill to be sent to the full chamber for consideration.

What is the current status of this bill?

The bill has passed the committee stage with a 13-12 vote and is moving forward.

Why It Matters

The bill changes the requirements for federal agencies to analyze the economic impact of new regulations on small businesses, which could alter the scope and cost of compliance for those entities.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Narrow Committee Approval

The 13-12 vote suggests that the bill faces significant opposition and may encounter further hurdles in the full chamber.

Analysis Score

0–100

Significance65
How much this matters to a regular citizen
Controversy75
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment10
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Buzz20
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