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Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act

2/13/2025, 3:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 418

Bill 119 HR 418, also known as the "Require Agency Rule Signatures Act," aims to ensure accountability and transparency within government agencies by requiring the head of an agency to personally issue and sign off on any rule that is issued by that agency. This bill seeks to prevent the delegation of rule-making authority to lower-level officials and hold agency heads responsible for the rules that are put into place.

The bill does not specify which agencies it applies to, but it is intended to apply to all federal agencies. By requiring agency heads to personally sign off on rules, the bill aims to increase oversight and ensure that rules are in line with the agency's mission and goals.

In addition to requiring agency heads to sign off on rules, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although the specifics of these purposes are not outlined in the bill itself. Overall, the bill seeks to increase accountability and transparency within government agencies by ensuring that agency heads take responsibility for the rules that are put into place.

Congressional Summary of HR 418

Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act

This bill requires, subject to a limited exception, that any agency rule promulgated under notice and comment procedures must be (1) initiated by a senior appointee (e.g., an individual who was appointed by the President or is a non-career member of the Senior Executive Service), and (2) issued and signed by an individual who was appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs must issue guidance for agencies to implement this requirement.

Current Status of Bill HR 418

Bill HR 418 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2025. Bill HR 418 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 15, 2025.  Bill HR 418's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 418

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
13
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 418

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 418

To require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes.
To require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Yamileth Carr

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10 months ago

I think this bill is good, but who does it really help? #confused #politics