Destroying Unnecessary, Misaligned, and Prohibitive Red Tape Act of 2025

This bill would require the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy to maintain the Red Tape Hotline, a platform for small entities to report burdens caused by federal rules, guidance, or policy statements. The office would also be required to submit an annual report to Congress and the Small Business Administration detailing the notifications received through the hotline.

This bill primarily affects small entities that experience regulatory burdens from federal agency rules, guidance, or policy statements. It also impacts the Office of Advocacy within the Small Business Administration, which is tasked with maintaining the Red Tape Hotline and reporting on received notifications to Congress.

• Maintenance of the Red Tape Hotline. Directs the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy to continue operating a hotline for small entities to report burdens associated with federal rules, guidance, or policy statements.
• Annual reporting requirements. Requires the Office of Advocacy to submit an annual report to Congress and the Small Business Administration detailing the notifications received through the hotline.

The bill mandates that the Office of Advocacy within the Small Business Administration (SBA) continue to operate and maintain the existing Red Tape Hotline, formalizing its role in receiving and reporting on small entity feedback regarding federal agency rules and policies.

The bill aims to address the regulatory burden on small entities by requiring the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy to maintain a 'Red Tape Hotline.' This platform allows small businesses to report challenges related to federal rules, guidance, and policy statements, with the resulting data reported annually to Congress.