S. 226 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015
S. 226 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jan 21, 2015, sponsored by Rand Paul with 36 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 36
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015 States that the purpose of this Act is to increase accountability for and transparency in the federal regulatory process by requiring Congress to approve all new major regulations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rand Paul (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 36 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 21, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Jan 21, 2015)
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