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Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2016
4/7/2025, 3:41 PM
Summary of Bill HR 712
Bill 114 hr 712, also known as the Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2016, aims to increase transparency and accountability in the regulatory process within the US Congress. The bill requires federal agencies to make all proposed regulations publicly available before they are finalized, allowing for greater public input and scrutiny.
Additionally, the bill mandates that any regulatory decrees or settlements reached between federal agencies and outside parties must also be made public, ensuring that the regulatory process is not being influenced by undisclosed agreements. This provision is intended to prevent backroom deals that could potentially harm the public interest.
Overall, the Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2016 seeks to promote openness and fairness in the regulatory process, ultimately benefiting the American people by ensuring that regulations are developed in a transparent and accountable manner.
Additionally, the bill mandates that any regulatory decrees or settlements reached between federal agencies and outside parties must also be made public, ensuring that the regulatory process is not being influenced by undisclosed agreements. This provision is intended to prevent backroom deals that could potentially harm the public interest.
Overall, the Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2016 seeks to promote openness and fairness in the regulatory process, ultimately benefiting the American people by ensuring that regulations are developed in a transparent and accountable manner.
Current Status of Bill HR 712
Bill HR 712 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2015. Bill HR 712 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2015. Bill HR 712's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 11, 2016
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 712
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 712
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 712
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