Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023
12/17/2024, 9:05 AMSummary of Bill HR 5089
Bill 118 HR 5089, also known as the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023, aims to reduce the regulatory burdens placed on businesses by the federal government. The bill specifically targets regulations that are deemed unnecessary, overly burdensome, or duplicative.The main provisions of the bill include requiring federal agencies to conduct a comprehensive review of existing regulations to identify those that can be streamlined or eliminated. The bill also calls for increased transparency in the regulatory process, with agencies required to provide detailed justifications for new regulations and to solicit public input before implementing them.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve coordination between federal agencies to prevent conflicting or overlapping regulations. This is intended to reduce confusion and compliance costs for businesses that operate in multiple sectors regulated by different agencies. Overall, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023 seeks to promote economic growth and job creation by removing unnecessary obstacles to business success. Supporters of the bill argue that reducing regulatory burdens will allow businesses to operate more efficiently and invest in innovation, ultimately benefiting the economy as a whole. Critics, however, raise concerns about potential negative impacts on public health and safety if important regulations are weakened or eliminated. The bill is currently under consideration in the House of Representatives and has garnered bipartisan support from lawmakers who believe in the importance of balancing regulatory oversight with the need for a thriving business environment.
Congressional Summary of HR 5089
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023
This bill modifies requirements governing the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency or states from requiring permits under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for discharges of pesticides into navigable waters if the pesticides are (1) registered, (2) used for their intended purposes, and (3) used in compliance with their pesticide label requirements. The bill establishes exemptions from this prohibition.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5089
Bill HR 5089 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 28, 2023. Bill HR 5089 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 28, 2023. Bill HR 5089's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 722. as of December 16, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5089
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5089
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionPotential Impact Areas
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLicensing and registrationsNavigation, waterways, harborsPest managementState and local government operationsWater qualityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5089
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes.Comments
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