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Checks and Balances Act
3/5/2024, 1:45 PM
Congressional Summary of S 676
Checks and Balances Act
This bill expands congressional oversight of guidance documents (e.g., statements of policy) issued by a task force or similar entity composed of members of a federal agency.
Specifically, the bill makes such guidance (and guidance that directs the operations of a federal agency and is issued by an entity under the authority of the President) subject to the requirements of the Congressional Review Act.
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Current Status of Bill S 676
Bill S 676 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2023. Bill S 676 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 7, 2023. Bill S 676's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of March 7, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 676
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 676
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 676
Checks and Balances Act
Checks and Balances Act
A bill to amend sections 801 and 804 of title 5, United States Code, to include guidance issued by non-agencies, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend sections 801 and 804 of title 5, United States Code, to include guidance issued by non-agencies, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 676
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