A bill to establish a regulatory sandbox program under which agencies may provide waivers of agency rules and guidance, and for other purposes.

8/1/2024, 10:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 118 s 4919, also known as the Regulatory Sandbox Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to create a regulatory sandbox program within various government agencies. This program would allow these agencies to grant waivers of their rules and guidance in order to promote innovation and experimentation in various industries.

The main purpose of this bill is to provide a space for businesses and individuals to test new ideas and technologies without being hindered by strict regulations. By allowing for waivers of agency rules, the regulatory sandbox program seeks to foster creativity and growth in sectors such as technology, finance, and healthcare.

The bill also includes provisions for agencies to monitor and evaluate the outcomes of the waivers granted in the sandbox program. This oversight is intended to ensure that the waivers do not result in harm to consumers or the public interest. Overall, the Regulatory Sandbox Act is designed to strike a balance between promoting innovation and protecting the public welfare. It remains to be seen how this proposed legislation will be received by Congress and whether it will ultimately be passed into law.
Congress
118

Number
S - 4919

Introduced on
2024-07-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+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 4919, also known as the Regulatory Sandbox Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to create a regulatory sandbox program within various government agencies. This program would allow these agencies to grant waivers of their rules and guidance in order to promote innovation and experimentation in various industries.

The main purpose of this bill is to provide a space for businesses and individuals to test new ideas and technologies without being hindered by strict regulations. By allowing for waivers of agency rules, the regulatory sandbox program seeks to foster creativity and growth in sectors such as technology, finance, and healthcare.

The bill also includes provisions for agencies to monitor and evaluate the outcomes of the waivers granted in the sandbox program. This oversight is intended to ensure that the waivers do not result in harm to consumers or the public interest. Overall, the Regulatory Sandbox Act is designed to strike a balance between promoting innovation and protecting the public welfare. It remains to be seen how this proposed legislation will be received by Congress and whether it will ultimately be passed into law.
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Official Title as IntroducedA bill to establish a regulatory sandbox program under which agencies may provide waivers of agency rules and guidance, and for other purposes.

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