WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Dr. Casey B. Mulligan, Chief Counsel for the Office of Advocacy, highlighted the “unique regulatory moment” ushered in by President Donald J. Trump during his keynote address at the American Chemistry Council’s 2026 GlobalChem Conference.
Chief Counsel Mulligan outlined how the Trump 47 Administration has created a regulatory environment where federal agencies are actively seeking and considering input from U.S. small businesses about which regulations should be revised, adjusted, or outright eliminated. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Chief Counsel Mulligan noted, has been among the most responsive in this effort.
Chief Counsel Mulligan also encouraged small businesses to share their feedback via Advocacy’s Red Tape Hotline, which was launched in March 2025, about how current regulations affect them to support ongoing discussions with federal agencies and the White House.
Advocacy has worked with small businesses in the chemical sector on multiple occasions. When the EPA initiates a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) panel on a new chemical regulation, Advocacy assists small chemical companies in offering their input to the process.
Additionally, Advocacy has spoken directly with small businesses in the chemical sector on rules related to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk evaluation as well as reviews of specific chemicals including carbon tetrachloride (CTC) perchloroethylene (PERC) and formaldehyde.
During the first year of the Trump 47 Administration, Advocacy worked with federal agencies to save small businesses $110 billion in regulatory costs. The office met with more than 12,000 small businesses in 48 states and launched the Red Tape Hotline to collect small business’ feedback about regulatory burdens and share it with the White House, Congress, and federal agencies with the goal of slashing red tape. Learn more about Advocacy’s other highlights in the First Year Report.
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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.