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US HR357

US HR357
Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act


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Introduced
01/13/2023
In Committee
05/24/2023
Crossed Over
12/13/2023
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act, requires that any rule promulgated under Section 553 of Title 5 of the United States Code must be issued and signed by an individual appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, with limited exceptions. It also requires that the initiation of rulemaking and the regulatory agenda be handled by senior appointees, with similar exceptions. The bill assigns oversight responsibilities to the head of each agency and the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Key terms defined in the bill include "rule," which excludes certain procedural rules, and "senior appointee," which refers to presidential appointees and non-career members of the Senior Executive Service.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 12/13/2023)

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