Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2024
Impact
If enacted, SB5082 would significantly alter the regulatory process by placing more power in the hands of Congress regarding the approval of major agency rules. By requiring these rules to receive explicit congressional approval, the bill seeks to enhance accountability and transparency throughout the regulatory process. Furthermore, the legislation asserts that it will lead to more thoughtful and precisely crafted regulatory measures since agencies would have to prepare extensive justifications for the rules they propose.
Summary
SB5082, introduced as the 'Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2024', aims to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. This bill requires that major rules by the executive branch have no effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. The intention behind this legislation is to combat what supporters perceive as excessive delegation of legislative power to federal agencies, enabling Congress to regain oversight of regulations that impact American citizens.
Contention
Opponents of SB5082 argue that the bill could lead to significant delays in the implementation of crucial regulations, especially those related to public health and safety. Moreover, critics contend that the requirement for congressional approval of all major rules may result in a bottleneck that hampers the executive branch's ability to effectively manage and respond to urgent issues. Supporters, however, view this scrutiny as a necessary measure to prevent overreach and ensure that regulations reflect the will of elected representatives rather than bureaucratic entities.
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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.