Bill · H.R. 3986· House(119-HR-3986)
Small Business Liberation Act
- Introduced
- 6/12/2025
- Last activity
- 6/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Kelly Morrison
- Cosponsors
- - 26 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Small Business Liberation Act," aims to provide relief to small businesses regarding specific import duties. It focuses on exempting small business concerns from duties that were imposed due to a national emergency declared by the President on April 2, 2025. Specifically, the bill targets duties imposed under Executive Order 14257. The exemption applies to goods imported by or for the use of small business concerns. These businesses are defined by the standards found in section 3 of the Small Business Act.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+8
The bill directly supports small businesses by removing the financial burden of specific import duties.
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+7
The bill reduces the tax burden on small businesses by exempting them from specific import duties.
Would business owners be better off under this?+7
The bill provides direct financial relief to small business owners by exempting them from specific duties.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Exemption from import duties: Small business concerns would not have to pay the duties imposed by Executive Order s pursuant to the national emergency declared on April 2, 2025 (Section 2). This could reduce the costs associated with importing goods for their use.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are identified in the text: The provided text does not list any provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+8Reduces Small Business Taxes+7Improves Economic Growth+4Increases Job Creation+3Reduces Inflation+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+3
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/12/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 19 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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