Report Burdensome Regulations

Help Cut Red Tape for Small Businesses

If a federal regulation is unfair, outdated, or unnecessarily burdensome, you can speak up and make a difference.

The Red Tape Hotline gives small business owners a direct way to report federal regulations that hurt their ability to grow, compete, or innovate. Your feedback informs our work with Congress, federal agencies, and policymakers to shape smarter, more responsive regulation.

Why the Red Tape Hotline Matters

Every day, small business owners deal with federal rules that are outdated, duplicative, or unclear. Some add unnecessary costs or delays that make it harder to stay competitive.

The Office of Advocacy uses your feedback to push for smarter, more effective regulation, so your input can directly influence federal policymaking.

The Types of Issues You Can Report

You can use this hotline to tell us about:

  • Regulations that are costly, confusing, or outdated
  • Permitting or licensing delays
  • Duplicative or conflicting rules
  • Excessive paperwork or unclear guidance

Whether it’s one regulation or a broader issue, your experience can help shape the change.

Ready to Share Your Experience?

We want to hear from you. Tell us how regulations are affecting your business.

You don’t need to be an expert in government regulations, just tell us what’s happening in your own words.

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