WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Office of Advocacy in the U.S. Small Business Administration released its Report on the First Year of the Trump 47 Administration.
In the first year of the Trump 47 presidency, Advocacy has:
- Flagged more than 300 regulatory issues for regulators.
- Influenced changes to 23 federal regulations affecting tens of millions of businesses.
- These actions reduced regulatory burdens on small businesses by $110 billion.
- Launched the Red Tape Hotline, enabling small businesses to share their experiences with regulatory challenges.
- Visited 48 continental states and engaged with 12,340 small businesses, met with 39,659 stakeholders, and spent 4,269 hours talking with small businesses.
Small business meetings have strengthened awareness and produced measurable success stories. These outreach efforts have connected Advocacy with small business owners across numerous industries, providing valuable insights that have led to meaningful outcomes. In addition, Advocacy’s products were used by Congress, the White House, dozens of federal agencies, trade organizations, and thousands of small businesses, which has helped influence policy across the government.
“For too long, small businesses have been overlooked in the federal rulemaking process,” said Chief Counsel Dr. Casey B. Mulligan. “The work has just begun, but the Office of Advocacy is reinvigorated and ready to tackle red tape for America’s small businesses in the years ahead.”
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Chandler Baxter
Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration is an independent voice for small business within the executive branch. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy directs the office. The Chief Counsel advances the views, concerns, and interests of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policymakers. Economic research, policy analyses, and small business outreach help identify issues of concern. Regional Advocates and an office in Washington, DC, support the Chief Counsel’s efforts. For more information on the Office of Advocacy, visit advocacy.sba.gov or call (202) 205-6533.