S. 21 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017
S. 21 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 4, 2017, sponsored by Rand Paul with 39 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 39
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017 This bill revises provisions relating to congressional review of agency rulemaking. A federal agency promulgating a rule must publish information about the rule in the Federal Register and include in its report to Congress and to the Government Accountability Office: (1) a classification of the rule as a major or nonmajor rule, and (2) a copy of the cost-benefit an…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rand Paul (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 39 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 239. (Oct 16, 2017)
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