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Open for Business Act

12/30/2022, 3:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4013

The Open for Business Act, also known as Bill 117 HR 4013, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote economic growth and job creation by reducing regulatory burdens on businesses.

One of the key provisions of the Open for Business Act is the establishment of a Regulatory Reform Task Force. This task force would be responsible for reviewing existing regulations and identifying those that are outdated, unnecessary, or overly burdensome on businesses. The task force would then make recommendations to Congress on how to streamline or eliminate these regulations in order to promote a more business-friendly environment.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase transparency and accountability in the regulatory process. It requires agencies to conduct thorough cost-benefit analyses before implementing new regulations, and to provide regular reports to Congress on the economic impact of existing regulations. Overall, the Open for Business Act aims to create a more favorable environment for businesses to thrive and create jobs. By reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens and increasing transparency in the regulatory process, this bill seeks to promote economic growth and prosperity for all Americans.

Congressional Summary of HR 4013

Open for Business Act

This bill eliminates federal pandemic unemployment compensation. Under current law, this supplementary compensation is available to claimants in participating states until September 6, 2021.

Current Status of Bill HR 4013

Bill HR 4013 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2021. Bill HR 4013 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 17, 2021.  Bill HR 4013's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2992-2993) as of June 22, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4013

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
22
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
22
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4013

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- State and local government operations
- Unemployment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4013

Open for Business Act
To end the emergency increase in unemployment compensation benefits, and for other purposes.
Open for Business Act

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