A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the publication, by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, of information relating to rule making, and for other purposes.

4/20/2024, 6:11 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 118 s 4200, also known as the "Transparency in Rule Making Act," aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to require the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to publish information related to rule making. The bill seeks to increase transparency in the rule making process by making information more readily available to the public.

Specifically, the bill would require OIRA to publish information such as the text of proposed rules, the rationale for the rule, and any supporting data or analysis. This information would be made available on a publicly accessible website, allowing stakeholders and the general public to easily access and review the information.

The goal of the bill is to ensure that the rule making process is more transparent and accessible to all interested parties. By providing greater visibility into the development of regulations, the bill aims to increase accountability and improve the quality of regulations issued by federal agencies. Overall, Bill 118 s 4200 seeks to promote transparency and accountability in the rule making process, ultimately benefiting both the government and the public.
Congress
118

Number
S - 4200

Introduced on
2024-04-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 118 s 4200, also known as the "Transparency in Rule Making Act," aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to require the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to publish information related to rule making. The bill seeks to increase transparency in the rule making process by making information more readily available to the public.

Specifically, the bill would require OIRA to publish information such as the text of proposed rules, the rationale for the rule, and any supporting data or analysis. This information would be made available on a publicly accessible website, allowing stakeholders and the general public to easily access and review the information.

The goal of the bill is to ensure that the rule making process is more transparent and accessible to all interested parties. By providing greater visibility into the development of regulations, the bill aims to increase accountability and improve the quality of regulations issued by federal agencies. Overall, Bill 118 s 4200 seeks to promote transparency and accountability in the rule making process, ultimately benefiting both the government and the public.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the publication, by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, of information relating to rule making, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action4/19/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.