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title: "2 U.S.C. § 1537"
description: "Pilot program on small government flexibility"
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title_name: "THE CONGRESS"
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chapter_name: "UNFUNDED MANDATES REFORM"
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# 2 U.S.C. § 1537 - Pilot program on small government flexibility

## Text

(a) In general The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with Federal agencies, shall establish pilot programs in at least 2 agencies to test innovative, and more flexible regulatory approaches that—

(1) reduce reporting and compliance burdens on small governments; and

(2) meet overall statutory goals and objectives.

(b) Program focus The pilot programs shall focus on rules in effect or proposed rules, or a combination thereof.

(Pub. L. 104–4, title II, § 207, Mar. 22, 1995, 109 Stat. 67.)