Bill 118 HR 3230, also known as the Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act, aims to address the issue of unfunded mandates imposed by the federal government on state, local, and tribal governments. Unfunded man...
dates are requirements or regulations that the government imposes on these entities without providing the necessary funding to implement them.
The bill requires federal agencies to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of any proposed mandate that would cost state, local, or tribal governments more than $50 million. This analysis must be submitted to Congress and made publicly available before the mandate can be implemented. Additionally, the bill requires agencies to consult with affected entities during the development of the mandate to ensure that their concerns and perspectives are taken into account.
Furthermore, the bill establishes a point of order in Congress against legislation that imposes unfunded mandates exceeding the $50 million threshold. This point of order can be raised by any member of Congress during the consideration of the legislation and would require a three-fifths majority vote to waive.
Overall, the Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act seeks to promote greater accountability and transparency in the federal government's imposition of mandates on state, local, and tribal governments. By requiring cost-benefit analyses and consultation with affected entities, the bill aims to ensure that mandates are justified and that the entities responsible for implementing them are not burdened with excessive costs.