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Restoring Checks and Balances Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 1226 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
3
Latest action
Feb 12, 2025

What it does

Restoring Checks and Balances Act This bill requires any covered rule issued by a federal agency after this bill's enactment to sunset five years after its effective date unless the rule is specifically reauthorized by Congress. A covered rule generally means a rule under the Administrative Procedure Act, but does not include a rule issued in accordance with specified formal rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act; issued with respect to a military or foreign affairs function of the United States; that the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs certifies is necessary for the enforcement of federal criminal laws; that is limited to agency organization, management, or…

Official summary · Introduced in House · Feb 12, 2025

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Feb 12, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Feb 12, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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