Search Results: keywords:"federal rules"

  • H. R. 7198 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:2,944

    H.R. 7198, titled the “Prove It Act of 2024,” aims to increase transparency in federal regulatory decisions affecting small businesses. The bill requires agencies to thoroughly analyze and disclose the potential indirect costs of proposed rules on small entities. Moreover, it allows small...

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    The Prove It Act of 2024 wants the government to be more open about new rules that could make things harder for small businesses. It makes sure small businesses can check and talk about these rules before they are final, so everyone knows what’s happening.

  • S. 5425 — To require congressional approval for rules that are expected to cost not less than $50,000,000 annually, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:4,934

    S. 5425, also known as the "Bureaucratic Limitation and Overreach Control Act" or the "BLOCK Act," requires congressional approval for any federal rules expected to cost $50 million or more annually. The bill amends chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to set up a process where major...

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    The "BLOCK Act" is a rule that says if the government wants to make a big change that costs lots of money (more than $50 million a year), they have to ask permission from Congress first. This rule is like when a child needs to ask their parents before making a big purchase with their allowance!

  • 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.