ALERT Act

All Economic Regulations are Transparent Act of 2023 or the ALERT Act of 2023

This bill establishes various reporting requirements with respect to federal agency rulemaking.

Specifically, each agency must submit a monthly report to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for each rule the agency expects to propose or finalize during the following year, including information about the objectives and legal basis for the rule as well as whether the rule is subject to periodic review based on its significant economic impact. Additionally, each agency must submit a monthly report for any rule expected to be finalized during the following year for which the agency has issued a general notice of proposed rulemaking, including an approximate schedule for completing action on the rule and an estimate of its cost and economic effects. OIRA must publish this information online and, subject to certain exceptions, a rule may not take effect until the information has been published for at least six months.

The bill also requires OIRA to annually publish in the Federal Register specified information it receives from agencies under this bill, including a list of each rule an agency has proposed and the total cost of all rules proposed or finalized. OIRA must further publish online (1) any analysis of the costs or benefits of rules that were proposed or finalized during the previous year, and (2) a list of rules that were subjected to various forms of review during the previous year.

The ALERT Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 262, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance the nation's ability to respond to and prevent acts of terrorism and other national security threats.

The ALERT Act includes provisions that aim to improve coordination and communication between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. It also seeks to enhance information sharing between these agencies in order to better identify and address potential threats.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen security at critical infrastructure sites, such as airports, ports, and power plants. This includes increased funding for security enhancements and the implementation of new technologies to better protect these facilities. Furthermore, the ALERT Act includes provisions to improve the training and resources available to first responders in the event of a terrorist attack or other emergency situation. This includes funding for training programs and equipment to ensure that first responders are adequately prepared to handle any situation that may arise. Overall, the ALERT Act of 2023 aims to bolster the nation's security infrastructure and improve its ability to respond to and prevent acts of terrorism. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect the country from evolving threats, while opponents raise concerns about the potential impact on civil liberties and privacy rights.