H.R. 4458 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act
H.R. 4458 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Dec 12, 2007, sponsored by Brad Ellsworth with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 12, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act - Revises the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Defines the "economic impact" of a rule to include any direct or indirect economic effects on small entities. Requires initial regulatory flexibility analyses of a proposed rule to contain a detailed statement describing the type of small entities to which the proposed rule will apply.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brad Ellsworth (D-IN). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 12, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 0. (Dec 13, 2007)
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Committees
- Small Business Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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