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Introduced
07/25/2019
07/25/2019
In Committee
08/15/2019
08/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. This bill revises provisions relating to congressional review of agency rulemaking. Specifically, the bill establishes a congressional approval process for a major rule. A major rule may only take effect if Congress approves of the rule. A major rule is a rule that results in (1) an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more; (2) a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, government agencies, or geographic regions; or (3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises. In addition, the bill establishes a congressional disapproval process for a nonmajor rule. A nonmajor rule may only take effect if Congress does not disapprove of the rule.
AI Summary
This bill, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2019, would amend current law to require Congress to approve major rules proposed by federal agencies before they can take effect. A major rule is defined as one that is likely to have an annual economic impact of $100 million or more, significantly increase costs or prices, or have adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, or the ability of U.S. businesses to compete globally. The bill establishes a congressional approval process for major rules and a congressional disapproval process for non-major rules. It also requires federal agencies to provide additional information to Congress and the Government Accountability Office when submitting rules for review. The purpose of the bill is to increase accountability and transparency in the federal regulatory process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (17)
F. James Sensenbrenner (R)*,
Kelly Armstrong (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Ken Buck (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Doug Collins (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
James Hagedorn (R),
Barry Loudermilk (R),
David McKinley (R),
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R),
Paul Mitchell (I),
John Ratcliffe (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Van Taylor (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law. (on 08/15/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3972/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3972/BILLS-116hr3972ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3972/BILLS-116hr3972ih.pdf.pdf |
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