Business regulations and permits

How many rules, licenses, permits and reports government places on businesses and people, what those rules protect against, and what they cost in money and delay.

What they call for

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15 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.

Cut regulations and red tape

14 members
Michael Alfonso
House · WI-7 · Republican
“Young Americans shouldn’t be priced out of homeownership. Michael Alfonso will rein in spending, cut red tape, and make it possible for young families to own homes again and build secure, hopeful futures.”
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Anthony Constantino
House · NY-21 · Republican
“Cut and oppose senseless regulations that drive up prices, including insane food, restaurant, and green energy regulations that have made costs skyrocket.”
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“End the unfair solar farm deals, secure a farm bill that helps all farmers equally, and cut burdensome farming regulations.”
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“Eliminate outdated and mistaken regulations that stifle small businesses, including restaurants.”
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Ryan Elijah
House · FL-7 · Republican
“By unleashing the world’s best economy through lower taxes, less regulation, and smart growth, we will make America more affordable and prosperous for millions of Americans.”
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Ed Gallrein
House · KY-4 · Republican
“Ed Gallrein will work to cut taxes, reduce regulations, stop the reckless spending that has driven up inflation, and fight to bring good-paying jobs back home for Kentucky.”
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Chris Gober
House · TX-10 · Republican
“Chris will fight to cut burdensome regulations, expand small business opportunities, make essentials more affordable, and strengthen rural healthcare so families don’t have to drive hours for treatment.”
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Sydney Gruters
House · FL-16 · Republican
“President Trump trusts me to work to lower the cost of living, cut taxes and regulations, and protect affordability for Southwest Florida families!”
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Charlie Hatcher
House · TN-5 · Republican
“In Congress, he will fight for small businesses, lower taxes, less unnecessary regulation, and an economy that rewards hard work, investment, and entrepreneurship.”
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“Washington cannot spend and borrow its way to prosperity. Charlie will fight inflationary federal spending, unnecessary regulations, and policies that raise the cost of energy and doing business.”
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“Charlie will also fight unnecessary federal regulations and permitting delays that prevent businesses from investing, expanding, and creating good-paying American jobs.”
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Mark Lamb
House · AZ-5 · Republican
“Instead, Lamb argued that Congress should spend more time removing laws, eliminating regulations, and reducing the burden government places on American families and businesses.”
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Paul LePage
House · ME-2 · Republican
“Lower taxes. Less red tape. More jobs for Maine families.”
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“America should lead the world in innovation, and that starts with freedom. That means cutting burdensome regulations that slow progress and embracing pro-growth policies that power our economy and tech sector.”
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Trever Nehls
House · TX-22 · Republican
“Trever supports lower taxes, fewer regulations and a pro-growth agenda that strengthens the American economy.”
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Jim Schwartzel
House · FL-19 · Republican
“I'll push to cut regulations so local businesses can grow and invest here.”
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“He will fight to keep taxes low, eliminate burdensome regulations, and make it easier for small businesses to thrive.”
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Joe Strada
House · FL-11 · Republican
“Cut Burdensome Regulations”
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Brent Taylor
House · TN-9 · Republican
“In Washington, Brent will support President Trump’s agenda: cutting reckless federal spending, slashing burdensome regulations, and delivering real economic relief to the hardworking people of our district.”
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Mark Tedford
House · OK-1 · Republican
“Cut red tape for small businesses”
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Make permits and licenses faster and cheaper to get

1 member
Charlie Hatcher
House · TN-5 · Republican
“Charlie will also fight unnecessary federal regulations and permitting delays that prevent businesses from investing, expanding, and creating good-paying American jobs.”
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Raised the issue without a specific call

1 member
Austin Rogers
House · FL-2 · Republican
“His work delivered real results for Northwest Florida, including supporting Eastern Shipbuilding, strengthening public safety efforts, and helping local fishermen and small businesses navigate federal red tape.”
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