A New Website Warns Small-Business Owners of Coming Regulations

Long concerned that small businesses are over-regulated by the federal government, Republicans in Congress have enlisted business owners to make that case directly to the rule makers.

On Thursday, the G.O.P.-led House Small Business Committee unveiled a website, "Small Biz Reg Watch," that highlights rule-making initiatives undertaken across the federal government that could affect small businesses and provides links so that business owners can read and then comment on the proposals.

"Most small businesses don't have lawyers or lobbyists who focus on regulatory compliance," said Representative Sam Graves, Republican of Missouri and chairman of the committee.