Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023
Impact
The bill is poised to significantly reshape the relationship between Congress and federal regulatory agencies. By requiring a vote in Congress for any major rule to take effect, it aims to curtail the power of executive agencies and prevent them from unilaterally imposing regulations that may have substantial economic impacts. This change could lead to greater scrutiny of regulations, potentially limiting the speed and flexibility with which agencies can address public policy needs, particularly during emergencies or fast-moving situations.
Summary
SB184, known as the 'Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023', aims to reform the federal regulatory process by mandating that any major rules issued by executive agencies become effective only when a joint resolution of approval is passed by Congress. This act seeks to increase accountability and transparency in rulemaking, with the intention of ensuring that legislative power, as granted by the Constitution, is not excessively delegated to agencies without proper congressional oversight. Proponents argue that this will result in more carefully crafted and detailed legislation, as well as a regulatory process that is accountable to the public.
Contention
While supporters believe that this bill will protect citizens from overreach by the executive branch, critics express concerns that it could introduce gridlock in the regulatory process. They argue that by making it more difficult for agencies to enact timely rules, particularly those related to health, safety, and environmental protections, the bill might ultimately harm the public interest. Moreover, there are fears that the extensive involvement of Congress in the regulatory process may hinder agencies from implementing rules that are based on expert knowledge and public benefit.
Same As
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 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 has resulted in or is likely to result 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. The bill generally preserves the current congressional review process for a nonmajor rule.
US HB2811
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Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 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 has resulted in or is likely to result 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. The bill generally preserves the current congressional review process for a nonmajor rule.
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Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 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 has resulted in or is likely to result 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. The bill generally preserves the current congressional review process for a nonmajor rule.
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