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ASA, along with the Main Street Partnership members, a coalition of major business organizations, representing millions of employers across the U.S., is urging the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Justice to back an expedited Supreme Court review of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). In a letter sent to Treasury Secretary Bessent and Acting Attorney General Blanche, we stressed that the CTA raises critical constitutional, privacy, and federalism questions that require definitive resolution.

The CTA, which mandates extensive reporting by tens of millions of businesses and legal entities, has sparked legal challenges over its constitutionality. Two petitions—National Small Business United v. Bessent and Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Blanche—are currently before the Supreme Court. These cases question whether the government can compel personal information reporting for law enforcement purposes without violating fundamental constitutional protections, including the Fourth Amendment and limits on Congress’ Commerce Clause authority.

The letter highlights Treasury’s March 2025 interim final rule, which exempted domestic entities and U.S. persons from certain CTA reporting requirements. While this provided immediate relief to millions of small businesses, homeowners’ associations, and other organizations, the underlying constitutional issues remain unresolved. Without a clear Supreme Court ruling, future administrations could potentially reinstate the broader reporting obligations, perpetuating uncertainty for businesses and federal regulators alike.

A ruling from the Supreme Court, the letter argues, would not only protect businesses from ongoing legal ambiguity but also allow the Treasury to focus on consistent, enforceable guidance rather than repeatedly navigating shifting compliance demands.

By calling on federal authorities to support the petitions for certiorari, the coalition seeks a decisive, timely resolution to questions that affect millions of Americans and the broader U.S. economy. The move underscores the high stakes of the CTA and the importance of clear constitutional limits in federal regulatory programs.