SBREFA Legislative History
The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) of 1996 provided new avenues for small businesses to participate in the federal regulatory arena.
SBREFA created Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) panels, which certain agencies must convene prior to proposing rules that would have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 1995 | Senate Bill 917 introduced, remarks by Senator Domenici. All actions on bill Remarks | Congressional Record – S8255 |
| June 16, 1995 | Senate Bill 942 introduced, remarks by Senator Bond. All actions on bill Remarks | Congressional Record – S8560 |
| February 28, 1996 | Hearing on Senate Bill 942 and 917, Senate Small Business Committee | Senate Hearing 104-443 (not available) |
| March 6, 1996 | Markup of Senate Bill 942, Senate Small Business Committee | No Report Filed |
| March 7, 1996 | Joint statement of Senators Bond and Bumpers | Congressional Record – S1636 |
| March 15, 1996 | Senate debate on Senate bill 942 | Congressional Record – S2148 |
| March 15, 1996 | Text of Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute | Congressional Record – S2199 |
| March 15, 1996 | Text of Senators Reid and Nickels Amendment | Congressional Record – S2202 |
| March 19, 1996 | Text of Senate Bill 942 as Passed by the Senate (100 – 0) | Congressional Record – S2309 |
| March 26, 1996 | Text of Congressman Hyde Amendment to House Resolution 3136 | Congressional Record – H2870 |
| March 28, 1996 | Title III, House Resolution 3136 as passed by the House | Congressional Record – H2993 |
| March 29, 1996 | Joint Statement of Senators Bond and Bumpers | Congressional Record – S3242 |
| April 18, 1996 | Joint Statement of Senators Nickles, Reid and Stevens | Congressional Record – S3683 |
| April 19, 1996 | Extension of Remarks by Congressman Hyde | Congressional Record – E571 |