Bill · H.R. 572· House(119-HR-572)
RED TAPE Act
- Introduced
- 1/21/2025
- Last activity
- 1/21/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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
- Pete Sessions
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "RED TAPE Act," aims to prohibit federal agencies from using non-monetized or unquantified factors during regulatory analyses. It requires agencies to prioritize tangible and immediately quantifiable monetary benefits when making decisions. The Act amends the United States Code to redefine certain regulatory analysis terms and establishes strict prohibitions for both agencies and the Office of Management and Budget. It also mandates increased transparency by requiring agencies to publish specific details of their analyses in the Federal Register. Furthermore, the bill provides for judicial review, allowing affected parties to challenge rules that violate these requirements.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill mandates that agencies publish summaries, full texts, and methodologies of their analyses in the Federal Register.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
The bill aims to reduce the regulatory costs and burdens that business owners must navigate.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill aims to minimize unnecessary regulatory costs and burdens which can reduce government spending requirements.
The opposite· 3 of 8
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-6
Prohibiting the use of unquantified factors makes it harder for agencies to account for environmental impacts that are difficult to monetize.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?-4
Prohibiting the consideration of non-monetized factors may prevent agencies from addressing qualitative racial disparities in regulatory impacts.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-3
Restricting agencies from considering non-monetized factors like safety or environmental quality may weaken consumer protection standards.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Financial Clarity: Agencies must prioritize "tangible, immediately quantifiable monetary benefits" to ensure regulatory actions yield "clear and measurable financial benefits to the public and private sectors" (Section 2).
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Enhanced Transparency: Each agency is required to publish a summary of their analyses, the full text of the analysis (including methodology), and any additional information relevant to the decision-making process in the Federal Register (Section 3(c)).
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Accountability via Legal Recourse: Any party affected by a rule that used non-monetized or unquantified factors can bring a civil action in a district court to challenge that rule (Section 3(e)(1)).
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Protection Against Unauthorized Factors: The Office of Management and Budget is prohibited from issuing guidance or directives that permit the use of non-monetized or unquantified factors (Section 3(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Risk of Rule Invalidation: If a court finds an agency relied on non-monetized or unquantified factors in violation of this act, the court shall declare the rule invalid (Section 3(e)(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.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Reduces Government Spending+5Improves Economic Growth+4Improves Consumer Protection-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7Improves Due Process+5Increases Federal Power-3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity-4Improves Affordable Housing-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+6Good For African Americans-3Good For Low Income Households-3Good For Women-3
- 1/21/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming