Small Business Administration Launches Initiative to Roll Back Costly Federal Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a sweeping new initiative on December 14, 2025, designed to reduce federal regulations that the agency says have inflated costs for American families and small businesses nationwide. The effort, led by the SBA’s Office of Advocacy, will coordinate a government-wide review targeting rules implemented during the Biden administration that the SBA estimates have imposed $6 trillion in cumulative compliance costs.
Under the banner of the Deregulation Strike Force, SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler emphasized the initiative’s goal to eliminate what she described as unnecessary red tape that has driven up prices across critical sectors such as housing, healthcare, agriculture, energy, and transportation. “Bidenomics brought historic new highs in inflation that crushed working families and small businesses, driven in part by the massive bureaucracy that heaped trillions in new federal regulations onto the backs of hardworking Americans,” Loeffler stated.
The new strike force will review regulations that the SBA contends have hindered economic growth and increased operational costs for small firms, which are often less equipped to absorb such burdens. By targeting rules affecting industries from food production to utilities and construction, the initiative seeks to provide relief to the supply chains and service providers that underpin much of the American economy.
This campaign builds on President Donald Trump’s ongoing push to reduce regulatory costs, positioning deregulation as a key strategy to combat inflationary pressures. Trump administration officials argue that cutting excessive regulations will help lower prices for consumers and improve affordability nationwide.
The SBA’s effort aligns with broader federal government attempts to streamline regulatory frameworks, as seen in recent actions by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Labor, which have also reviewed rules to balance economic growth with public welfare. The SBA’s unique authority to advocate for small businesses allows it to coordinate across agencies, potentially accelerating the rollback of costly mandates.
While the Biden administration emphasized regulations as tools for protecting health, safety, and the environment, critics have pointed to the financial strain these rules place on small businesses and consumers. The SBA’s announcement reflects a shift toward prioritizing economic relief and regulatory reform as the nation grapples with persistent inflation and supply chain challenges.
For more information on the SBA’s regulatory review and advocacy efforts, visit the SBA Office of Advocacy website. Additional context on federal regulatory policies can be found through the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
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