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Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act of 2023

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4777

Bill 118 hr 4777, also known as the Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act of 2023, aims to address issues related to regulatory compliance and enforcement. The bill seeks to close loopholes that allow individuals and businesses to evade regulations, as well as to eliminate unnecessary and arbitrary regulations that hinder economic growth and innovation.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Strengthening enforcement mechanisms: The bill proposes to enhance the enforcement capabilities of regulatory agencies by providing them with additional resources and tools to investigate and prosecute violations of regulations. This includes increasing penalties for non-compliance and improving coordination between different agencies. 2. Closing loopholes: The bill aims to close loopholes that allow individuals and businesses to circumvent regulations through creative legal interpretations or by exploiting technicalities. This includes clarifying the language of existing regulations and introducing new provisions to prevent evasion. 3. Streamlining regulations: The bill seeks to eliminate unnecessary and arbitrary regulations that impose undue burdens on individuals and businesses without providing significant benefits. This includes conducting regular reviews of existing regulations to identify and remove outdated or redundant requirements. Overall, the Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act of 2023 is designed to promote regulatory compliance, enhance enforcement efforts, and foster a more efficient and effective regulatory environment. The bill aims to strike a balance between protecting public health and safety and promoting economic growth and innovation.

Current Status of Bill HR 4777

Bill HR 4777 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4777 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2023.  Bill HR 4777's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. as of July 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4777

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
54
Democrat Cosponsors
54
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4777

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4777

Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act of 2023
Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act of 2023
CLEANER Act of 2023
To require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes.

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