Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB4770

Introduced
7/25/25  

Caption

RESTART SUNSET Act of 2025 Regulatory Evidence-based Standards for Thorough Accountability and Reassuring Tests—Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely Act of 2025

Impact

Should HB4770 be enacted, it would mandate federal agencies to conduct regular reviews of their rules, ensuring that they remain relevant and do not impose undue burdens. Specifically, agencies will need to review all existing regulations within ten years of the bill's enactment and provide a comprehensive list of rules that do not impact a significant number of small entities. These measures are expected to reduce regulatory overhead for small businesses and enhance governmental accountability. However, the effectiveness of such reviews in eliminating unnecessary regulations remains to be seen.

Summary

House Bill 4770, formally known as the RESTART SUNSET Act of 2025, seeks to amend Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the United States Code to enforce additional requirements for the periodic review of regulatory rules. The goal of the bill is to ensure that federal agencies are held accountable for their regulatory actions by requiring a thorough evaluation of existing rules. This is intended to streamline regulations and eliminate outdated or ineffective rules, thereby promoting a more efficient regulatory environment for businesses and individuals alike.

Contention

Debate surrounding HB4770 has been notable, with supporters arguing that the bill promotes transparency and accountability in federal regulation. They believe that periodic reviews can help incorrect outdated rules that no longer serve the public interest. Critics, however, express concern that the bill may lead to diminished protections by allowing some rules to be reviewed and potentially eliminated without adequate consideration of their necessity. There's apprehension that such a review process could prioritize business interests over public health and safety.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB8849

TIMED Act of 2024 Timeline Integrity for Medicare Evidence Development Act of 2024

US SB4983

Pipeline Accountability, Safety, and Environmental Standards Act of 2024

US HB8966

Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2024

US HB8597

Transparency in Government Act of 2024 PAST Act of 2024 Promoting Accountability and Security in Transitions Act of 2024

US SB5218

Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act of 2024

US HB6642

GRANT Act of 2023 Grant Recipient Accountability for Necessary Transparency Act of 2023

US HB9803

Hospice CARE Act of 2024 Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement Act of 2024

US SB2335

Financial Regulatory Accountability Act of 2023

US HB8074

Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2024

US SB5168

Judiciary Accountability Act of 2024

Similar Bills

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