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ALERT Act
1/4/2025, 11:17 AM
Summary of Bill HR 262
The ALERT Act includes provisions that aim to improve coordination and communication between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. It also seeks to enhance information sharing between these agencies in order to better identify and address potential threats.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen security at critical infrastructure sites, such as airports, ports, and power plants. This includes increased funding for security enhancements and the implementation of new technologies to better protect these facilities. Furthermore, the ALERT Act includes provisions to improve the training and resources available to first responders in the event of a terrorist attack or other emergency situation. This includes funding for training programs and equipment to ensure that first responders are adequately prepared to handle any situation that may arise. Overall, the ALERT Act of 2023 aims to bolster the nation's security infrastructure and improve its ability to respond to and prevent acts of terrorism. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect the country from evolving threats, while opponents raise concerns about the potential impact on civil liberties and privacy rights.
Congressional Summary of HR 262
All Economic Regulations are Transparent Act of 2023 or the ALERT Act of 2023
This bill establishes various reporting requirements with respect to federal agency rulemaking.
Specifically, each agency must submit a monthly report to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for each rule the agency expects to propose or finalize during the following year, including information about the objectives and legal basis for the rule as well as whether the rule is subject to periodic review based on its significant economic impact. Additionally, each agency must submit a monthly report for any rule expected to be finalized during the following year for which the agency has issued a general notice of proposed rulemaking, including an approximate schedule for completing action on the rule and an estimate of its cost and economic effects. OIRA must publish this information online and, subject to certain exceptions, a rule may not take effect until the information has been published for at least six months.
The bill also requires OIRA to annually publish in the Federal Register specified information it receives from agencies under this bill, including a list of each rule an agency has proposed and the total cost of all rules proposed or finalized. OIRA must further publish online (1) any analysis of the costs or benefits of rules that were proposed or finalized during the previous year, and (2) a list of rules that were subjected to various forms of review during the previous year.
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Current Status of Bill HR 262
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 262
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 262
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 262
Comments
Blaire Ballard
1 year ago
I can't believe this HR Bill 262 ALERT Act is actually happening. It's about time they start cracking down on those scammers and fraudsters. This bill will require phone companies to implement technology to verify the authenticity of calls and allow consumers to block unwanted calls. It's about time we put an end to those annoying robocalls once and for all. But I wonder, how exactly will this technology work to verify calls?
