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Introduced
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Passed
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Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011 - Prohibits any federal agency from taking any significant regulatory action until the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports a monthly unemployment rate equal to or less than 7.7%. Defines as "significant" any regulatory action that is likely to: (1) have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, small entities, or state, local, or tribal governments or communities; (2) create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with another agency's action; (3) materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients thereof; or (4) raise novel legal or policy issues. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition if the President notifies Congress that a waiver is necessary on the basis of national security or a national emergency. Allows judicial review of all claims under this Act.
AI Summary
This bill, the Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011, would prevent any federal agency from enacting significant regulatory actions until the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a government agency that collects and reports on labor market data, reports a monthly unemployment rate of 7.7% or lower. A "significant regulatory action" is defined as any action likely to have a substantial economic impact of $100 million or more annually, negatively affect the economy, jobs, or public welfare, conflict with other agencies' actions, significantly alter government programs, or raise new legal or policy questions. The President could waive this prohibition in cases of national security or a national emergency, provided Congress is notified. The bill also allows for judicial review of any claims made under its provisions, meaning individuals or entities affected by a regulatory action could challenge it in court, and small businesses that prevail in such challenges could have their attorney fees covered.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (29)
Kelly Ayotte (R),
John Barrasso (R),
Roy Blunt (R),
John Boozman (R),
Richard Burr (R),
Saxby Chambliss (R),
Daniel Coats (R),
Tom Coburn (R),
John Cornyn (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Jim DeMint (R),
Michael Enzi (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Orrin Hatch (R),
Kay Hutchison (R),
James Inhofe (R),
Johnny Isakson (R),
Mike Johanns (R),
Ron Johnson (R),
Mike Lee (R),
Mitch McConnell (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Rand Paul (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Jeff Sessions (R),
Pat Toomey (R),
David Vitter (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 07/28/2011)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/1438/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1438is/pdf/BILLS-112s1438is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1438is/pdf/BILLS-112s1438is.pdf.pdf |
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