Bill would create federal hotline for small business regulatory complaints
Passed one chamberH.R. 4305Latest action
Sponsor: Tony Wied · Representative · WI
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Official title: DUMP Red Tape Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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The DUMP Red Tape Act would set up a federal hotline for small businesses to report burdensome rules.
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What does this do?
HR 4305, the DUMP Red Tape Act, directs the SBA's Chief Counsel for Advocacy to create a "Red Tape Hotline" within 180 days of enactment, including a phone number, email, online form, and website for small businesses to report burdensome federal rules or guidance. The Chief Counsel must also submit an annual report to Congress and the SBA, starting one year after enactment, summarizing top complaints, affected industries and regions, responsible agencies, and recommendations.
Who does it affect?
Small business owners would gain a centralized channel to report regulatory concerns. Federal agencies whose rules are flagged would face increased public reporting and scrutiny.
Why does it matter?
The bill does not repeal or change any existing regulations; it creates a tracking and reporting system meant to identify rules that Congress or agencies might review later.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 10, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Dec 4, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 311
As recorded
- Question
- On Passage
- Result:
- Passed
- 269
- Nay
- 146
- 0
- 17
Republicans 210 yes, 9 not voting · Democrats 59 yes, 146 no, 8 not voting
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