Bill · H.R. 142· House(119-HR-142)
Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Kat Cammack
- Cosponsors
- - 93 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025," seeks to change how major federal regulations are implemented. It would amend the United States Code to require that major rules from executive branch agencies cannot take effect without a joint resolution of approval from Congress. The Act aims to increase accountability and transparency in the federal regulatory process. It requires agencies to submit detailed reports, including cost-benefit analyses, to Congress and the Comptroller General. Under this proposal, Congress would have a specific window to approve these major rules through a streamlined process.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates detailed reporting and disclosure of information used for rulemaking, increasing transparency.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Business owners may benefit from more rigorous oversight and potential reduction in regulatory costs.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+1
The bill may improve economic growth by preventing major regulations that impose high costs on the economy.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-3
The bill reduces executive agency power by shifting final decision-making authority to Congress.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2
The requirement for congressional approval may slow down or block new environmental protection regulations.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-2
Increased legislative hurdles may delay the implementation of rules intended to protect consumers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability and Transparency: The Act aims to increase accountability for and transparency in the Federal regulatory process (Section 2).
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Improved Legislation and Oversight: By requiring a vote in Congress, the Act is intended to result in more carefully drafted and detailed legislation and an improved regulatory process (Section 2).
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Detailed Information Sharing: Federal agencies would be required to publish a list of information their rules are based on, such as data, scientific and economic studies, and cost-benefit analyses, and identify how the public can access this online (Section 801(a)(1)(A)).
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Job Impact Analysis: Agencies must submit a cost-benefit analysis that includes an analysis of any jobs added or lost, specifically differentiating between public and private sector jobs (Section 801(a)(1)(B)).
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Assessment of Economic Effects: The Comptroller General would assess whether a major rule imposes any new limits or mandates on private-sector activity (Section 801(a)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Rule Implementation Delays: A major rule may not take effect until a joint resolution of approval is enacted, which could impact the timing of regulations (Section 801(a)(3)).
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Expiration of Approval Windows: If a joint resolution of approval is not enacted within the specified period of 70 session or legislative days, the rule is deemed not approved and cannot take effect (Section 801(b)(2)).
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Presidential Emergency Limitations: While the President can allow a major rule to take effect for a 90-calendar-day period in cases of imminent threats to health or safety, national security, or criminal law enforcement, this is a limited exception (Section 801(c)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power-3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Improves Small Business Support+1Improves Consumer Protection-2
- 12/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 3/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/14/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/13/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 1/7/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 70 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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