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REVIEW Act of 2016

4/7/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3438

The Bill 114 hr 3438, also known as the REVIEW Act of 2016, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a process for the review and approval of major federal regulations.

Under the REVIEW Act, any federal agency proposing a major regulation must submit it to Congress for review. This review process includes a cost-benefit analysis, an assessment of the regulation's impact on small businesses, and an evaluation of its consistency with existing law.

Additionally, the bill requires agencies to hold public hearings and solicit feedback from stakeholders before finalizing a major regulation. This is intended to ensure that the regulatory process is transparent and accountable to the American people. Overall, the REVIEW Act of 2016 aims to increase oversight of federal regulations and promote greater efficiency and effectiveness in the regulatory process. It is designed to strike a balance between protecting public health and safety and minimizing the burden of unnecessary regulations on businesses and individuals.

Current Status of Bill HR 3438

Bill HR 3438 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 4, 2015. Bill HR 3438 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on August 4, 2015.  Bill HR 3438'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 September 22, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3438

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3438

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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