Congressional Responsibility Act of 2001 - Prohibits a regulation from taking effect before the enactment of a bill comprised solely of the text of the regulation.
Requires an agency, whenever it promulgates a regulation, to submit to each House of Congress a report containing its text and an explanation.
Sets forth expedited congressional procedures for consideration of bills to enact agency regulations.
Actions
May 17, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
May 17, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5121-5122)