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Smarter Regs Act of 2015

4/7/2025, 2:55 PM

Summary of Bill S 1817

Bill 114 s 1817, also known as the Smarter Regs Act of 2015, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving the regulatory process in the federal government. The bill sought to streamline and simplify regulations, making them more efficient and effective.

One of the key provisions of the bill was the establishment of a Regulatory Review Commission, which would be responsible for conducting a comprehensive review of existing regulations and identifying areas where improvements could be made. The commission would also be tasked with recommending ways to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses and individuals.

Additionally, the bill called for increased transparency in the regulatory process, requiring agencies to provide detailed justifications for new regulations and to solicit public input before implementing them. This was intended to ensure that regulations were based on sound evidence and were responsive to the needs of the American people. Overall, the Smarter Regs Act of 2015 aimed to promote a more efficient and effective regulatory process, while also ensuring that regulations were fair and balanced. The bill received bipartisan support in Congress and was ultimately signed into law, marking an important step towards improving the regulatory environment in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 1817

Bill S 1817 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 21, 2015. Bill S 1817 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on July 21, 2015.  Bill S 1817's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 522. as of June 20, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1817

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1817

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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