Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB4239

Introduced
5/2/24  

Caption

A bill to require the head of each agency to submit to Congress and make publicly available information relating to the implementation of Executive Order 14019.

Impact

The impact of SB4239 on state laws centers around the increased requirements for transparency and reporting pertaining to voter access initiatives. By pushing federal agencies to report on their implementation of the specified executive order, it aims to centralize efforts towards promoting voting access and incentivizing agencies to comply fully with the directive. This change is significant as it may lead to heightened scrutiny of how well various government entities are fostering an inclusive voting environment, potentially influencing state-level actions aimed at voter accessibility.

Summary

SB4239 aims to enhance government transparency by mandating that the heads of federal agencies submit implementation plans regarding Executive Order 14019, which promotes access to voting. The bill requires that these plans, as well as status updates and estimated completion dates, be made publicly available, thus allowing Congress and the public to track the progress of implementing measures designed to improve voting access. By establishing these reporting requirements, the bill seeks to ensure accountability and facilitate oversight of voter access initiatives on a national scale.

Contention

While the bill aims to promote transparency and accountability, some points of contention may arise concerning the extent of federal oversight involved. Critics might argue that requiring detailed reporting from federal agencies could create bureaucratic hurdles and slow down the implementation of voter access initiatives. Moreover, discussions could surface about the balance between federal oversight and state autonomy in managing elections, as states traditionally hold the responsibility for election laws and procedures. As such, the bill could ignite debates regarding the appropriate roles of different government levels in promoting voting.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HB9040

To require covered agencies to issue strategy and implementation plans for the transfer of credit, guarantee, and insurance risk to the private sector, to require the implementation of such plans, and for other purposes.

US SB5614

A bill to require the head of each Executive agency to relocate 30 percent of the employees assigned to the headquarters of the Executive agency to duty stations outside the Washington metropolitan area, and for other purposes.

US HB10517

To require the head of each Executive agency to relocate 30 percent of the employees assigned to the headquarters of the Executive agency to duty stations outside the Washington metropolitan area, and for other purposes.

US HJR164

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements".

US HB8773

Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2025 District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2025 Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2025 Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2025

US HB180

This bill requires the President to notify Congress and the public before issuing executive orders relating to energy policy.

US HJR166

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees".

US HB262

All Economic Regulations are Transparent Act of 2023 or the ALERT Act of 2023 This bill establishes various reporting requirements with respect to federal agency rulemaking. Specifically, each agency must submit a monthly report to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for each rule the agency expects to propose or finalize during the following year, including information about the objectives and legal basis for the rule as well as whether the rule is subject to periodic review based on its significant economic impact. Additionally, each agency must submit a monthly report for any rule expected to be finalized during the following year for which the agency has issued a general notice of proposed rulemaking, including an approximate schedule for completing action on the rule and an estimate of its cost and economic effects. OIRA must publish this information online and, subject to certain exceptions, a rule may not take effect until the information has been published for at least six months. The bill also requires OIRA to annually publish in the Federal Register specified information it receives from agencies under this bill, including a list of each rule an agency has proposed and the total cost of all rules proposed or finalized. OIRA must further publish online (1) any analysis of the costs or benefits of rules that were proposed or finalized during the previous year, and (2) a list of rules that were subjected to various forms of review during the previous year.

US HJR109

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121".

US HJR207

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act".

Similar Bills

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