Bill · H.R. 822· House(119-HR-822)
POST IT Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/28/2025
- Last activity
- 1/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- Sponsored by
- Jefferson Van Drew
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "POST IT Act of 2025," aims to amend the Small Business Act. It focuses on requiring the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman to take certain actions regarding guidance documents. Specifically, the bill seeks to include hyperlinks for guidance that sets forth policy or interpretations for certain rules. This applies to rules where an agency produces a small entity compliance guide. The act also clarifies that confidential information remains protected from public disclosure. Finally, the bill states that no additional money is authorized for its implementation.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Small business owners benefit from easier access to regulatory guidance and policy interpretations through mandated hyperlinks.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill increases transparency by requiring the Ombudsman to publish hyperlinks for guidance documents that set forth policy or interpretations.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+4
The bill improves small business support by requiring the Ombudsman to provide hyperlinks to guidance documents to increase transparency and ease of access to regulatory information.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Access to Information: The bill would require the Ombudsman to provide hyperlinks for guidance designed to set forth policy on statutory, regulatory, or technical issues, or an interpretation of such issues (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 1, subparagraph C). This could help people find information regarding rules for which an agency produces a small entity compliance guide.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are identified in the text: The provided text does not list any specific provisions that would result in a negative consequence or burden 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Low Income Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4Reduces Government Spending+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+1
- 1/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan