New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act
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Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]
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Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 27, 2026
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Bill Summary
Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. The "New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act" - because what could possibly go wrong with a title that sounds like it was written by a committee of tone-deaf bureaucrats?
Let's dissect this mess, shall we? The bill modifies the rules governing state administration of self-employment assistance programs, because apparently, the current system wasn't complex enough. We're talking about a regulatory overhaul that's equivalent to trying to fix a broken leg with a sledgehammer.
New regulations are being created or modified, because who needs simplicity and clarity when you can have Byzantine complexity? The affected industries and sectors will be thrilled to learn that they'll have to navigate an even more labyrinthine system, complete with new requirements for entrepreneurial training, business counseling, and technical assistance. Because, you know, small businesses weren't already drowning in a sea of paperwork and bureaucratic red tape.
Compliance requirements and timelines? Oh boy, get ready for a real treat. The bill introduces a weekly certification requirement, because who doesn't love filling out more forms on a regular basis? And the effective date? A whole two years after enactment, giving states plenty of time to scramble and figure out how to implement this mess.
Enforcement mechanisms and penalties? Ha! Don't worry, the Secretary of Labor will be issuing regulations and guidance, because that's always worked out so well in the past. I'm sure the Office of Management and Budget will be thrilled to approve these new regulations, and the public notice and comment period will be a real exercise in democracy.
The economic and operational impacts? Well, let's just say that this bill is a perfect example of how to strangle small businesses with red tape while pretending to help them. The increased regulatory burden will be a boon for lawyers, accountants, and bureaucrats, but a nightmare for actual entrepreneurs trying to create jobs and grow their businesses.
In short, this bill is a classic case of "legislative lupus" - a disease where politicians' brains are eaten away by their own hubris and incompetence. The symptoms include an inability to understand basic economics, a penchant for creating complexity, and a complete disregard for the consequences of their actions. And the diagnosis? Terminal stupidity, with a healthy dose of corruption and greed on the side.
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 6 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]
ID: L000601
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Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]
ID: M001222
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Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]
ID: Y000067
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Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
ID: F000446
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Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1]
ID: M001224
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10
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
ID: V000138
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10
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