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Prove It Act of 2016

4/7/2025, 2:56 PM

Summary of Bill S 2847

Bill 114 s 2847, also known as the Prove It Act of 2016, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to require federal agencies to provide evidence and data to support their regulatory decisions.

The Prove It Act of 2016 aims to increase transparency and accountability in the regulatory process by mandating that agencies must disclose the scientific and technical information they rely on when proposing new regulations. This information must be made available to the public for review and comment before any final decisions are made.

Additionally, the bill requires agencies to conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed regulations, ensuring that the potential benefits of a regulation outweigh the costs. This is intended to prevent unnecessary and burdensome regulations that could harm businesses and consumers. Overall, the Prove It Act of 2016 seeks to promote evidence-based decision-making in the regulatory process and hold federal agencies accountable for the regulations they propose. It is aimed at increasing transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness in the regulatory process.

Current Status of Bill S 2847

Bill S 2847 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2016. Bill S 2847 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on April 25, 2016.  Bill S 2847's most recent activity was By Senator Vitter from Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-420. Minority views filed. as of December 20, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2847

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 2847

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

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