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Congressional Review Act Improvement Act
4/7/2025, 2:50 PM
Summary of Bill HR 5593
The Congressional Review Act Improvement Act, also known as Bill 110 hr 5593, is a piece of legislation aimed at enhancing the Congressional Review Act (CRA). The CRA is a law that allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations issued by federal agencies.
The main goal of the Congressional Review Act Improvement Act is to streamline the process by which Congress can review and overturn regulations. The bill includes provisions that would require federal agencies to submit reports to Congress on all regulations issued, making it easier for lawmakers to identify which regulations they want to review.
Additionally, the bill would extend the time period during which Congress can review regulations from 60 legislative days to 75 legislative days. This would give lawmakers more time to thoroughly examine regulations and make informed decisions about whether or not to overturn them. Overall, the Congressional Review Act Improvement Act aims to make the process of reviewing and overturning regulations more efficient and transparent. It is intended to empower Congress to act as a check on the regulatory power of federal agencies and ensure that regulations are in the best interest of the American people.
The main goal of the Congressional Review Act Improvement Act is to streamline the process by which Congress can review and overturn regulations. The bill includes provisions that would require federal agencies to submit reports to Congress on all regulations issued, making it easier for lawmakers to identify which regulations they want to review.
Additionally, the bill would extend the time period during which Congress can review regulations from 60 legislative days to 75 legislative days. This would give lawmakers more time to thoroughly examine regulations and make informed decisions about whether or not to overturn them. Overall, the Congressional Review Act Improvement Act aims to make the process of reviewing and overturning regulations more efficient and transparent. It is intended to empower Congress to act as a check on the regulatory power of federal agencies and ensure that regulations are in the best interest of the American people.
Current Status of Bill HR 5593
Bill HR 5593 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2008. Bill HR 5593 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2008. Bill HR 5593's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of June 10, 2008
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5593
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1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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