What does Preamble of Prove It Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes,' aims to increase transparency in federal regulatory decisions. The bill intends to amend title 5 of the United States Code.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Prove It Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Prove It Act of 2025.

What does INITIAL REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ANALYSIS. of Prove It Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code, related to regulatory flexibility analysis. It adds a provision requiring consideration of reasonably foreseeable potential indirect costs on small entities, including those who purchase or sell products/services to entities regulated by the rule. It establishes a process for small entities to petition the Small Business Administration's Chief Counsel for Advocacy to review agency certifications that a proposed rule will not significantly impact small entities. The Chief Counsel will conduct a prima facie review of petitions and may conduct a full review, including a meeting with the petitioner, agency representatives, and the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. If the Chief Counsel determines a rule will significantly impact small entities after review, the agency must perform an initial and final regulatory flexibility analysis. Failure by an agency to cooperate with the review process may result in the final rule not applying to small entities.

What does PUBLICATION OF GUIDANCE. of Prove It Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 609 of Title 5, United States Code. It requires agencies to publish guidance documents and related materials on regulations.gov or a similar website when a rule is likely to significantly impact small entities. The publication must include updated guidance documents interpreting the rule. The section allows for public comments on these published documents to facilitate feedback from small entities.

What does REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR SECTION 610 PERIODIC REVIEW OF RULES. of Prove It Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 610 of title 5, United States Code, concerning periodic review of rules. The amendments modify the factors considered in reviewing rules, adding consideration of indirect costs. If an agency fails to conduct a review within a 10-year period, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration will notify the agency, and the rule will cease to be effective. The agency must then publish a notice in the Federal Register and solicit comments regarding reinstatement of the rule. If the agency determines the rule should be reinstated, it has 180 days to complete the review. Upon completion of the review, the rule will be reinstated without needing to follow standard notice and comment rulemaking procedures. The amendments apply to final rules issued during the 5 years preceding the Act's enactment and rules issued on or after the date of enactment.

What does NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS. of Prove It Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits the authorization of additional funds for carrying out this Act. The prohibition extends to the amendments made by this Act.

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Prove It Act of 2025

Last updated: 11/19/2025 · Introduced: 2/10/2025

Author: Joni Ernst (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires federal agencies to consider reasonably foreseeable indirect costs on small entities when developing regulations and allows small businesses to petition for review of agency certifications regarding the impact of proposed rules.
Agencies must publish guidance documents related to regulations that significantly impact small entities on a public website and solicit public comments, facilitating feedback from small businesses.
The bill mandates periodic reviews of existing rules, including consideration of indirect costs, and establishes consequences for agencies that fail to conduct these reviews within a specified timeframe, potentially leading to temporary suspension of the rule.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 1163(In Committee)Official page

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