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Regulation Decimation Act
3/20/2025, 3:08 AM
Summary of Bill S 712
Bill 119 s 712, also known as the "Regulatory Improvement Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to require federal agencies to repeal ten existing regulations for every new regulation they want to implement. This is aimed at reducing the overall number of regulations in order to streamline the regulatory process and make it more efficient.
The bill also includes provisions for agencies to conduct cost-benefit analyses of regulations and to prioritize regulations that are outdated, unnecessary, or overly burdensome. Additionally, the bill requires agencies to provide detailed justifications for new regulations and to seek public input before implementing them.
Overall, the Regulatory Improvement Act seeks to promote regulatory reform and reduce the regulatory burden on businesses and individuals. It is intended to ensure that regulations are necessary, effective, and not overly burdensome on the economy.
The bill also includes provisions for agencies to conduct cost-benefit analyses of regulations and to prioritize regulations that are outdated, unnecessary, or overly burdensome. Additionally, the bill requires agencies to provide detailed justifications for new regulations and to seek public input before implementing them.
Overall, the Regulatory Improvement Act seeks to promote regulatory reform and reduce the regulatory burden on businesses and individuals. It is intended to ensure that regulations are necessary, effective, and not overly burdensome on the economy.
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Current Status of Bill S 712
Bill S 712 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2025. Bill S 712 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 25, 2025. Bill S 712's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of February 25, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 712
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 712
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 712
A bill to require agencies to repeal ten existing regulations before issuing a new regulation, and for other purposes.
A bill to require agencies to repeal ten existing regulations before issuing a new regulation, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 712
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