Paperwork Reduction Act

The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) is a U.S. law aimed at minimizing the amount of paperwork and reducing the burden of government information collection on individuals and businesses. It requires federal agencies to seek approval before collecting information from the public, ensuring that the process is necessary, efficient, and not overly burdensome. This helps streamline government operations and promotes better use of resources while protecting citizens from unnecessary paperwork. Essentially, the PRA seeks to balance the government's need for information with the public's right to a more efficient, less intrusive process.