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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 712) to impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1155) to provide for the establishment of a process for the review of rules and sets of rules, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HRES 580

Bill 114 H.Res. 580 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering two bills in the US Congress. The first bill, H.R. 712, aims to impose restrictions on consent decrees and settlement agreements made by government agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory actions as outlined in the agreements. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that agencies are held accountable for following the terms of these agreements.

The second bill, H.R. 1155, seeks to establish a process for reviewing rules and sets of rules created by government agencies. The goal of this bill is to provide a mechanism for Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations that they believe are unnecessary or burdensome.

Overall, Bill 114 H.Res. 580 is focused on increasing transparency and accountability in the regulatory process by placing limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements, as well as establishing a review process for agency rules. These bills aim to ensure that government agencies are acting in accordance with the law and are held accountable for their regulatory actions.

Current Status of Bill HRES 580

Bill HRES 580 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 5, 2016. Bill HRES 580 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 5, 2016.  Bill HRES 580's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of January 6, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 580

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 HRES 580

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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