Bill · H.R. 510· House(119-HR-510)
Regulatory Cooling Off Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/16/2025
- Last activity
- 1/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Harriet Hageman
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Regulatory Cooling Off Act of 2025," aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code. It seeks to implement a 6-month delay before a final rule can take effect. The legislation changes how agencies submit rules to Congress and how they publish them in the Federal Register. It also modifies the timeline for Congressional review of such rules. Additionally, it adjusts where legal actions against agencies can be brought in court.
Yes
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+3
The bill expands legal recourse by allowing plaintiffs to bring actions in their own district courts.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The requirement to post rules on agency websites 24 hours before publication increases public notice.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this give the federal government more power?-3
The bill limits the speed at which federal agencies can exercise their regulatory authority.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
Delays in regulatory implementation may delay benefits or protections intended for low-income groups.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-2
The 6-month delay in rule implementation may slow the deployment of new consumer protections.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Congressional Oversight: By requiring agencies to submit a finalized rule to Congress at least 6 months before it takes effect, the bill provides more time for legislative review (Section 2, subsection 1, clause C).
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Greater Transparency and Notice: The bill requires agencies to post a final or proposed rule on their website at least 24 hours before it is published in the Federal Register, giving people a heads-up (Section 2, subsection 1, clause C).
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Improved Access to Legal Recourse: The bill allows actions to be brought before the district court where a plaintiff resides or in any district where the agency maintains an office, which may make it easier for individuals to challenge agency actions (Section 2, subsection 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Delayed Implementation of Rules: The bill replaces the current 30-day period with a 6-month period before a rule takes effect, which could delay the implementation of new regulations (Section 2, subsection 1, clause B).
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Extended Review Timelines: The requirement for Congress to receive rules 6 months prior to the effective date, and the change to the 60-day review period, creates a significantly longer waiting period for rules to become active (Section 2, subsection 1, clause C and subsection 2, clause A).
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 Low Income Households-2Good For Urban Residents-1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+3Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power-3
- 1/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House