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Principled Rulemaking Act of 2015

4/7/2025, 2:56 PM

Summary of Bill S 1818

Bill 114 s 1818, also known as the Principled Rulemaking Act of 2015, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish guidelines for federal agencies when they are creating new regulations.

The bill aims to ensure that federal agencies follow a transparent and accountable process when developing new rules. It requires agencies to provide a detailed explanation of the need for the regulation, as well as the potential costs and benefits. Additionally, the bill requires agencies to consider alternatives to the proposed regulation and to solicit public input before finalizing the rule.

One of the key provisions of the Principled Rulemaking Act is the requirement for agencies to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of any new regulation. This analysis must take into account the impact of the regulation on small businesses and other stakeholders. The bill also requires agencies to periodically review existing regulations to determine if they are still necessary and effective. Overall, the Principled Rulemaking Act of 2015 aims to promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the rulemaking process. It seeks to ensure that federal regulations are based on sound evidence and analysis, and that they do not impose unnecessary burdens on businesses and individuals.

Current Status of Bill S 1818

Bill S 1818 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 21, 2015. Bill S 1818 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on July 21, 2015.  Bill S 1818's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 613. as of September 6, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1818

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 S 1818

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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