Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What this bill does
The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act, introduced in the Senate, aims to enhance the analysis of proposed federal regulations' effects on small businesses and other small entities. It would expand the definition of "rule" to include more types of agency actions and broaden the concept of "economic impact" to encompass both direct and indirect effects on small entities. The bill also seeks to ensure that analyses consider not only minimizing negative impacts but also maximizing potential positive impacts on small entities, and explicitly includes tribal organizations and land management plans in these considerations.
This legislation would affect federal agencies by requiring them to conduct more detailed analyses of proposed rules. Small entities, including businesses, non-profit organizations, and tribal organizations, would benefit from more comprehensive assessments of how regulations might impact them. The bill also mandates clearer reporting of regulatory agendas and requires agencies to post summaries of these agendas on their websites.
The bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been voted on by the committee or passed by either chamber of Congress. If it progresses, it would need to be approved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives before being sent to the President for signature or veto.
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Timeline
30 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 5178 do?
- The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act, introduced in the Senate, aims to enhance the analysis of proposed federal regulations' effects on small businesses and other small entities. It would expand the definition of "rule" to include more types of agency actions and broaden the concept of "economic impact" to encompass both direct and indirect effects on small entities. The bill also seeks to ensure that analyses consider not only minimizing negative impacts but also maximizing potential positive impacts on small entities, and explicitly includes tribal organizations and land management plans in these considerations. This legislation would affect federal agencies by requiring them to conduct more detailed analyses of proposed rules. Small entities, including businesses, non-profit organizations, and tribal organizations, would benefit from more comprehensive assessments of how regulations might impact them. The bill also mandates clearer reporting of regulatory agendas and requires agencies to post summaries of these agendas on their websites. The bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been voted on by the committee or passed by either chamber of Congress. If it progresses, it would need to be approved by both the Senate and the House of Representatives before being sent to the President for signature or veto.
- Has S. 5178 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5178. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5178?
- S. 5178 was sponsored by Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5178?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (30 Jul 2026).
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