Seek Restraint in OSHA Regulations
February 22, 2021 11:32 pmProblem: With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to...
Tag Archive: regulatory reform
Regulatory Reform and Paperwork Reduction
February 22, 2021 7:54 pmProblem: America’s small businesses are facing the ever-growing financial and time burden of dealing with federal regulations. Despite the vital...
Biden’s Executive Orders Could Impact Small Biz
January 27, 2021 7:01 pmPresident Joe Biden has issued more than two dozen Executive Orders, a handful of which could have a direct impact on small business.
Regulatory Reform Bill Introduced
April 24, 2019 4:17 pmSen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) has introduced NSBA-supported legislation to require agencies to analyze the full impact of a proposed regulation on small businesses.
Regulatory Reform Update
February 25, 2018 5:07 pmRegulatory reform continues to gather momentum: new members were recently announced for regional Regulatory Fairness Boards, and the Office of Advocacy is hosting regulatory roundtables.
Senate Confirms OIRA Chief
July 12, 2017 11:38 amOn Monday, the Senate confirmed 54-41 Neomi Rao as Administrator of Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), commonly called “regulations czar”.
Regulatory Reform Bills Introduced
March 15, 2017 11:36 amSen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) recently introduced NSBA-supported legislation to require regulators to analyze the full impact of proposed rules on small business.
House Moves on Three Reg Reform Bills
March 2, 2017 11:18 amThis week, House lawmakers will vote on three bills overhauling various components of the regulatory process by seeking to change the way agencies review and repeal old rules.
House Passes Midnight Rules Bill
January 11, 2017 12:25 pmOn Jan. 4, the House passed a bill that would make it easier to overturn so-called midnight rules issued during a president's final year in office.
House Passes REINS Act
January 11, 2017 12:00 pmOn Jan. 5, the House passed the REINS Act, which requires Congressional approval of any major regulations with an estimated annual economic impact of $100 million or more.
