Regulatory Improvement and Transparency Act of 2017
Latest action · Aug 3, 2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Progress
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- IntroducedAug 3, 2017
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Regulatory Improvement and Transparency Act of 2017
Administrative Procedures Improvement Act of 2017
The bill revises the process that governs the way in which executive agencies may propose and issue regulations, including by establishing requirements that agencies must follow when proposing or issuing a major rule. A major rule is defined as one that is likely to cause an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more, a major increase in costs or prices, or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, public health and safety, or the environment.
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) must provide guidance on, and oversight of, agencies' assessments of their proposed major rules.
Pilot Retrospective Review Commission Act of 2017
The bill establishes in the legislative branch a Pilot Regulatory Review Commission to evaluate and provide recommendations for modifying, consolidating, or repealing certain regulations that impact the transportation sector.
Plain Writing Act for Regulations Act of 2017
When issuing or revising regulations, executive agencies must use plain writing that is clear, concise, and well-organized if feasible.
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Transparency Act of 2017
OIRA must ensure greater openness, accessibility, and accountability in the regulatory review process.
Cost-Benefit Analysis Improvement Act of 2017
The General Services Administration must contract with the National Academy of Public Administration to publish a study on the costs and benefits associated with major rules.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 3, 2017Introduced in Senate
- Aug 3, 2017Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Government Operations and Politics.
Text 1
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- Aug 3, 2017Introduced in Senate
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