Imagine your local neighborhood bakery suddenly being required to submit detailed financial reports and safety assessments every quarter just to stay open — that's what it feels like to be a small business owner under the Biden administration’s latest regulatory burdens. According to a report released today by The American Sentinel, entrepreneurs are facing an unprecedented mountain of paperwork and compliance requirements.

Officially, the narrative from Washington is one of support for small businesses. President Joe Biden has made it clear that economic recovery hinges on the revival of these local enterprises. Yet, in practice, the administration’s policies have created an environment where every day feels like a battle against suffocating red tape.

These new regulations are not just burdensome; they're choking off growth and stifling innovation at a time when small businesses need encouragement more than ever. "I did not want to believe this," said Sarah Thompson, owner of a local artisan craft shop in Denver. "But every single week there’s something else that needs my attention."

Think of it like your household budget. If you suddenly had to start filing monthly financial reports just to keep the lights on, how would that affect your ability to plan for the future? Or save up for a down payment on a house? For small business owners, this is their daily reality.

The generational stakes are high. My late husband used to say, "What we do today affects tomorrow’s children." And right now, those tomorrow's children — your kids and grandkids — will inherit an economy that could be less vibrant because of the regulatory stranglehold on small businesses today.

Many people hope that small businesses are resilient enough to weather this storm. But resilience has limits. Small business owners across America tell me they’re tired, stressed out, and ready for a change in policy direction. The cumulative effect is real: fewer startups, slower hiring, and less economic dynamism.

I stayed up last night thinking about Sarah’s craft shop. If she decides to close her doors tomorrow because the paperwork is too much — where does that leave us?

So here's what I want you to do. Take a minute today to read this report and share it with someone who might not know just how tough things are for small business owners right now.