If you’ve ever tried to run a small business, you know this truth: paperwork doesn’t create jobs. People do.
That’s why a recent post from Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, caught my eye.
She shared that President Donald Trump’s administration has already cut more than $110 billion in regulatory costs for small businesses in 2025 alone.
The Biden Admin imposed trillions in new regulatory costs on America’s small businesses and families.
In just the last year, @AdvocacySBA has helped cut $110 billion in Main Street red tape – with much more to come.https://t.co/Sg8oAvBX9j
— Kelly Loeffler (@SBA_Kelly) February 17, 2026
As someone who signs both paychecks and tax checks, I can tell you that matters.
When Washington Finally Listens to Main Street
According to the SBA’s Office of Advocacy, the Trump administration delivered those savings by rolling back or fixing rules that made it harder to hire, build, ship products, or simply stay open.
They launched a Deregulation Strike Force in December 2025. Its job is simple: find rules that hurt small businesses and fix them.
So far, they’ve helped change 23 federal regulations and filed more than 350 formal comments pushing agencies to rethink bad policies.
They also set up a Red Tape Hotline.
Business owners submitted 462 complaints about delays, fees, and broken processes. Many were resolved in days.
That includes stopping improper environmental reviews, clearing delayed shipments, and canceling import fees that never should’ve existed.
That’s government doing its job.
Compare That to the Biden Years
Under Joe Biden, regulations piled up fast.
The AMAC report linked in Loeffler’s post estimates Biden-era rules cost Americans nearly $2 trillion, or about $21,000 for a family of four.
That’s money families didn’t get to spend on groceries, rent, or school supplies. It went straight into compliance costs and government paperwork.
By contrast, Trump’s deregulation efforts have already saved the average family more than $2,100.
That’s real money. Not Washington math. Kitchen-table math.
Critics online questioned whether those “trillions” are real. Fair question.
The figures come from federal regulatory impact analyses compiled by the SBA Office of Advocacy and summarized by AMAC.
You don’t have to love the politics to feel the results. Just ask any small business owner who finally got a permit approved or avoided another surprise fee.
Disaster Relief That Actually Moves
Another example: after wildfires in California, President Trump signed an executive order in January 2026 to speed recovery.
The SBA approved $3.2 billion in disaster loans, but rebuilding slowed because of permit delays.
So the administration changed the rules. Now borrowers can self-certify compliance when agencies drag their feet.
That means families and business owners can rebuild faster instead of waiting months for a rubber stamp. That’s common sense.
Why This Matters in Nevada
Here in Nevada, small businesses are everywhere. They’re the coffee shops, machine shops, auto garages, and family restaurants holding our communities together.
But we also deal with high energy costs, supply chain headaches, and layers of regulation from Carson City and Washington.
When federal rules get lighter, it gives Nevada employers breathing room.
It means more hiring. Better wages. More investment. Less time with lawyers and more time with customers.
As a business owner, I don’t ask for special favors. I just want government out of the way so I can do what I do best: serve customers and create jobs.
That’s what this deregulation push is about. And honestly, it’s long overdue.
Small businesses don’t need speeches. We need fewer rules, lower costs, and leaders who understand that Main Street works better without Washington riding shotgun.
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