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H.R. 26 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018

Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017

H.R. 26 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 3, 2017, sponsored by Doug Collins with 160 co-sponsors. Congress held 12 roll call votes on it.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Passed the House
Introduced
Jan 3, 2017
Co-sponsors
160
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill states that its purpose is to increase accountability for and transparency in the federal regulatory process by requiring Congress to approve all new major regulations. (Sec.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Doug Collins (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 160 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 3, 2017
  • Passed the HouseJan 5, 2017
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-21. (Mar 29, 2017)

How Congress voted

  • On Passage
    House · Jan 5, 2017 · Passed
    237–187
  • On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
    House · Jan 5, 2017 · Failed
    190–235

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Committees

  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  • Judiciary Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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