Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-04-23T16:26:27Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3446 Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/23/2024, 4:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3446

Bill 118 hr 3446, also known as the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2023, aims to increase transparency and accountability in the regulatory process within the US Congress. The bill requires federal agencies to provide public notice and an opportunity for public comment before entering into consent decrees or settlement agreements that would require the agency to take regulatory action.

Under this legislation, agencies must also disclose the terms of any consent decree or settlement agreement, including any deadlines or requirements for regulatory action. This information must be made available to the public on the agency's website within 15 days of the agreement being finalized.

Additionally, the bill prohibits agencies from entering into consent decrees or settlement agreements that would require the agency to take regulatory action unless the agency has the statutory authority to take such action. This provision is aimed at preventing agencies from overstepping their authority and making decisions that should be left to Congress. Overall, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2023 seeks to promote transparency and accountability in the regulatory process, ensuring that the public has a voice in decisions that impact their lives and livelihoods.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3446

Bill HR 3446 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 17, 2023. Bill HR 3446 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 17, 2023. Bill HR 3446's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 367. as of April 5, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3446

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Government Operations and Politics

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationCivil actions and liabilityGovernment information and archivesGovernment liabilityJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsLegal fees and court costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3446

Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2023Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2023To impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, and for other purposes.Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2023

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