Search Results: keywords:"agency rulemaking"

  • H. R. 3058 — To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for additional congressional review of agency rulemaking, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,340

    H. R. 3058, known as the "Reclaim the Reins Act," proposes changes to agency rulemaking in the United States. It would require additional congressional review and approval of significant rules made by agencies, particularly those increasing revenues. The bill also mandates comprehensive...

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    The Reclaim the Reins Act is a bill that wants Congress to check and approve important new rules from government agencies, making sure they don't happen without thumbs up from lawmakers. It also asks for reviews every year to see if the rules still make sense and gives money to help with this work.

  • H. R. 7455 — To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for Congressional oversight of agency rulemaking, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,552

    H.R. 7455, known as the “Sunset Act of 2024,” aims to increase Congressional oversight of federal agency rulemaking by establishing a system where major rules expire after 10 years unless Congress approves an extension. The bill would require agencies to review and report on a portion of...

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    The bill wants to make sure that when government agencies create important rules, these rules will automatically end after 10 years unless Congress decides to keep them. This way, Congress gets to check and decide if those rules are still needed.

  • H. R. 418 — To require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:658

    H.R. 418, known as the "Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act," requires that any rules created by a U.S. government agency must be issued and signed by a person appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. There are exceptions if adhering to this requirement would...

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    The bill says that if a government agency makes a new rule, a big boss, chosen by the President and approved by the Senate, must sign it to make sure everyone knows who is responsible. If there’s a danger to safety or security, they can skip this step, but they have to explain why, and someone else will check to make sure the rules are followed.

  • H. R. 8033 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the information required to be included in a certification by an agency that a rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:481

    H.R. 8033 proposes changes to title 5 of the United States Code to ensure agencies provide specific information when declaring that a new rule won’t heavily impact many small businesses. It requires agencies to list the number of small businesses affected, estimate the costs of the rule, and...

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    This bill wants to make sure that when big rules are made, the people in charge must check and show that the rules won't be too hard or expensive for small businesses to handle. They need to explain how many little businesses will be affected and if the costs are big or small.