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Congressional Review Act Improvement Act
4/7/2025, 3:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2247
Bill 111 HR 2247, also known as the Congressional Review Act Improvement Act, is a piece of legislation aimed at strengthening 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 purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in the regulatory process. It requires federal agencies to submit reports to Congress on the regulations they issue, including information on the potential costs and benefits of the regulations. This information will help Congress make more informed decisions when considering whether to overturn a regulation.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the CRA process, making it easier for Congress to review and overturn regulations. It establishes deadlines for Congress to act on regulations and limits the ability of federal agencies to reissue regulations that have been overturned by Congress. Overall, the Congressional Review Act Improvement Act aims to empower Congress to exercise its oversight authority over federal regulations in a more efficient and effective manner. It seeks to ensure that regulations are carefully considered and that the regulatory process is transparent and accountable to the American people.
The main purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in the regulatory process. It requires federal agencies to submit reports to Congress on the regulations they issue, including information on the potential costs and benefits of the regulations. This information will help Congress make more informed decisions when considering whether to overturn a regulation.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the CRA process, making it easier for Congress to review and overturn regulations. It establishes deadlines for Congress to act on regulations and limits the ability of federal agencies to reissue regulations that have been overturned by Congress. Overall, the Congressional Review Act Improvement Act aims to empower Congress to exercise its oversight authority over federal regulations in a more efficient and effective manner. It seeks to ensure that regulations are carefully considered and that the regulatory process is transparent and accountable to the American people.
Current Status of Bill HR 2247
Bill HR 2247 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 5, 2009. Bill HR 2247 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on May 5, 2009.  Bill HR 2247'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 17, 2009
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2247
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2247
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2247
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