Strengthen Office of Advocacy Budget and Authority

Small Business Administration / Office of Advocacy

Increase the Office of Advocacy's budget by at least 50% ($4.6M) to hire ~25 attorneys, economists and scientists. Enhance role in regulatory process and ability to fight regulatory overreach.

"Increase the Office of Advocacy's budget by at least 50 percent ($4.6 million). This would allow Advocacy to hire approximately 25 attorneys, economists, and scientists and enhance its role in the regulatory process." – Project 2025

History

Mon Jan 20 2025

Initial analysis

Disruptive Potential

MODERATE

Would strengthen government oversight of regulations affecting small businesses but within existing frameworks

Status
Planned

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