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Regulatory Accountability Act
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1615
The Regulatory Accountability Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1615, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to reform the regulatory process in order to make it more transparent, accountable, and efficient.
One of the key provisions of the Regulatory Accountability Act is the requirement for federal agencies to conduct a cost-benefit analysis before implementing any new regulations. This analysis would assess the potential economic impact of the regulation and weigh it against the benefits it would provide. This is intended to ensure that regulations are not overly burdensome on businesses and individuals.
Another important aspect of the bill is the requirement for agencies to solicit public input during the rulemaking process. This would allow stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed regulations and potentially influence their development. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for judicial review of regulations, allowing for greater oversight and accountability. Overall, the Regulatory Accountability Act aims to streamline the regulatory process and make it more responsive to the needs of the American people. It seeks to strike a balance between protecting public health and safety and promoting economic growth and innovation. The bill has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans, although there are some concerns about its potential impact on the ability of agencies to effectively regulate certain industries.
One of the key provisions of the Regulatory Accountability Act is the requirement for federal agencies to conduct a cost-benefit analysis before implementing any new regulations. This analysis would assess the potential economic impact of the regulation and weigh it against the benefits it would provide. This is intended to ensure that regulations are not overly burdensome on businesses and individuals.
Another important aspect of the bill is the requirement for agencies to solicit public input during the rulemaking process. This would allow stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed regulations and potentially influence their development. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for judicial review of regulations, allowing for greater oversight and accountability. Overall, the Regulatory Accountability Act aims to streamline the regulatory process and make it more responsive to the needs of the American people. It seeks to strike a balance between protecting public health and safety and promoting economic growth and innovation. The bill has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans, although there are some concerns about its potential impact on the ability of agencies to effectively regulate certain industries.
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Current Status of Bill S 1615
Bill S 1615 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2023. Bill S 1615 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 16, 2023. Bill S 1615's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of May 16, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1615
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1615
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1615
Regulatory Accountability Act
Regulatory Accountability Act
A bill to improve agency rulemaking, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1615
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