Business Owners Protection Act of 2025

S. 1806, the Business Owners Protection Act of 2025, would terminate certain unused authorities that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The bill aims to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses by eliminating discretionary powers the SEC has not actively used, according to its supporters.

If enacted, the bill could provide businesses with more regulatory clarity and flexibility in financial markets. Proponents argue this would create a more predictable regulatory framework based on clearly defined rules rather than broad regulatory authority. However, the bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the Senate in May 2025 and referred to committee. It would need to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the President to become law.