A coalition of state, regional, local, and metro chambers of commerce announced on May 5 their support for H.R. 1163, the Prove It Act of 2025, urging the House of Representatives to pass the legislation. The letter is addressed to Speaker Johnson and Majority Leader Scalise.
The chambers say that strengthening the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) is necessary to address what they describe as a lopsided regulatory burden on small businesses. “The RFA was passed 46 years ago and was intended to correct the lopsided burden on small business and require that regulators tailor rules to meet government objectives while minimizing the burden on small businesses. Unfortunately, federal agencies too often exploit loopholes in the law to hide costs imposed on Main Street businesses and to ignore their feedback,” according to the letter.
The group states that H.R. 1163 would close these loopholes by requiring federal agencies to fully disclose and justify analyses regarding small business impacts, enhance opportunities for early input from small businesses during rulemaking, and reinforce requirements for agencies to substantiate claims about minimal effects on small firms. “H.R. 1163, the Prove It Act of 2025, would close those loopholes and bring more transparency to the true costs of red tape on America’s innovators, job creators, and community builders,” according to their statement.
Among those supporting this initiative is the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. The organization serves Gilbert’s business community through advocacy efforts designed to influence policy by supporting pro-business measures and convening stakeholders for change; it also offers leadership development programs established in 1992 aimed at cultivating informed community leaders; promotes economic strength through networking opportunities; enhances quality of life via education initiatives; and has Sarah Watts as its president and chief executive officer—all according to the official website.
In closing their letter, representatives write: “On behalf of the chambers of commerce listed below, and the small businesses they represent, we respectfully urge the House of Representatives to move expeditiously to consider and pass H.R. 1163, the Prove It Act of 2025.”
