Regulatory Accountability Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- May 20, 2025
What it does
The Regulatory Accountability Act would amend federal rulemaking procedures to require agencies to consider alternatives, conduct cost-benefit analyses for major rules, and submit notices of proposed rulemaking to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review before publication. It affects federal agencies by imposing new steps in the rulemaking process, including extended public comment periods (60 days for regular rules, 90 days for major rules), accessibility requirements for supporting documents, and restrictions on certain agency communications that could be seen as advocacy. The bill also defines key terms like "major rule" and "major guidance" and mandates greater…
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.