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.

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
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 676

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 676

Checks and Balances ActChecks and Balances ActA 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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