A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill is called the Small Business Tariff Relief Hotline Act. It requires the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to set up a Tariffs and Refunds Hotline. This hotline gives small entities a direct way to report issues regarding tariffs, tariff relief, or compliance burdens. The Chief Counsel must also set up an email address, submission form, phone number, and an accessible website for these notifications. Additionally, the Chief Counsel must submit annual reports to the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and to Congress detailing the notifications received and offering recommendations.
Yes
- Scored +6
Would business owners be better off under this?
Small business owners benefit from a dedicated hotline and reporting mechanism to voice concerns regarding tariff compliance and relief.
- Scored +6
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill establishes a Tariffs and Refunds Hotline and reporting mechanism to help small entities report and address tariff-related burdens.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires annual reports to Congress and the Small Business Administration detailing tariff notifications, affected industries, and agency recommendations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Direct Reporting for Small Entities: Under Section 2 creating Section 203(c)(1)(A), small entities get a direct method to submit notifications to the Chief Counsel about executive branch tariff-related activities, issues with tariff relief, or financial and administrative burdens from complying with import tariffs. This is positive because it gives small businesses a clear voice to report when tariffs are hurting them.
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Accountability Through Reporting: Under Section 2 creating Section 203(c)(2), the Chief Counsel must report annually to Congress and the Small Business Administration on the hotline, including affected industry sectors, burdens, and recommendations for agencies to minimize tariff burdens and improve refunds. This holds our officials accountable by forcing them to publicly review and address the problems small entities face with tariffs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Small business owners benefit from a dedicated hotline and reporting mechanism to voice concerns regarding tariff compliance and relief.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill establishes a Tariffs and Refunds Hotline and reporting mechanism to help small entities report and address tariff-related burdens.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires annual reports to Congress and the Small Business Administration detailing tariff notifications, affected industries, and agency recommendations.
- 11/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Kelly MorrisonDemocrat · Minnesota
Analilia MejiaDemocrat · New Jersey