H.R. 736: Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-24 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3] |
| Policy area | Finance and Financial Sector |
| Cosponsors | 12 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-11 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-24):
Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025
This bill extends the deadline for certain companies that are required to file beneficial ownership information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Specifically, the bill requires companies formed or registered before January 1, 2024, to submit this information to FinCEN by January 1, 2026, instead of by January 1, 2025, as required under current regulations.
Cosponsors (12)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Sharice Davids | D KS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
| Tom Emmer | R MN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
| Donald G. Davis | D NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
| Bill Huizenga | R MI 2025-01-28 |
| Maria Elvira Salazar | R FL 2025-01-28 |
| Marlin A. Stutzman | R IN 2025-02-04 |
| Monica De La Cruz | R TX 2025-02-04 |
| Andy Barr | R KY 2025-02-04 |
| Michelle Fischbach | R MN 2025-02-05 |
| Bryan Steil | R WI 2025-02-06 |
| Daniel Meuser | R PA 2025-02-07 |
| Troy Downing | R MT 2025-02-07 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 736 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 736?
H.R. 736 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 736 are available on congress.gov.
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