A bill to improve retrospective reviews of Federal regulations, and for other purposes.

6/4/2024, 10:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 118 s 4434, also known as the "Improving Retrospective Reviews of Federal Regulations Act," aims to enhance the process of reviewing and evaluating existing federal regulations. The bill seeks to streamline and improve the retrospective review process by requiring federal agencies to conduct regular assessments of the effectiveness and impact of regulations that have been in place for a certain period of time.

The main goal of the bill is to ensure that federal regulations are achieving their intended objectives and are not overly burdensome or outdated. By requiring agencies to regularly review and assess the impact of regulations, the bill aims to promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the regulatory process.

In addition to improving the retrospective review process, the bill also includes provisions to enhance public participation and input in the regulatory process. It requires agencies to provide opportunities for public comment and feedback on proposed regulatory changes, as well as to consider the input of stakeholders and affected parties when making regulatory decisions. Overall, Bill 118 s 4434 seeks to promote a more effective and efficient regulatory system by enhancing the process of reviewing and evaluating federal regulations. By requiring agencies to regularly assess the impact of regulations and solicit public input, the bill aims to ensure that regulations are achieving their intended goals and are not unnecessarily burdensome.
Congress
118

Number
S - 4434

Introduced on
2024-05-23

# 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 4434, also known as the "Improving Retrospective Reviews of Federal Regulations Act," aims to enhance the process of reviewing and evaluating existing federal regulations. The bill seeks to streamline and improve the retrospective review process by requiring federal agencies to conduct regular assessments of the effectiveness and impact of regulations that have been in place for a certain period of time.

The main goal of the bill is to ensure that federal regulations are achieving their intended objectives and are not overly burdensome or outdated. By requiring agencies to regularly review and assess the impact of regulations, the bill aims to promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the regulatory process.

In addition to improving the retrospective review process, the bill also includes provisions to enhance public participation and input in the regulatory process. It requires agencies to provide opportunities for public comment and feedback on proposed regulatory changes, as well as to consider the input of stakeholders and affected parties when making regulatory decisions. Overall, Bill 118 s 4434 seeks to promote a more effective and efficient regulatory system by enhancing the process of reviewing and evaluating federal regulations. By requiring agencies to regularly assess the impact of regulations and solicit public input, the bill aims to ensure that regulations are achieving their intended goals and are not unnecessarily burdensome.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to improve retrospective reviews of Federal regulations, and for other purposes.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.