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H.R. 3765 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2009

H.R. 3765 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Oct 8, 2009, sponsored by Geoff Davis with 85 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Oct 8, 2009
Co-sponsors
85
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2009 - Rewrites provisions regarding congressional review of agency rulemaking to require congressional approval of major rules of the executive branch before they may take effect (currently, major rules take effect unless Congress passes and the President signs a joint resolution disapproving them).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Geoff Davis (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 85 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedOct 8, 2009
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. (Oct 19, 2009)

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