Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025

Increased Accountability and Transparency: The Act aims to ensure that the legislative branch retains oversight of the laws being imposed on the American people (Section 2).

Improved Regulatory Information: Federal agencies would be required to publish a list of information their rules are based on, including data, scientific and economic studies, and cost-benefit analyses (Section 801(a)(1)(A)).

Detailed Job Impact Data: Agencies must submit a cost-benefit analysis that includes an analysis of any jobs added or lost, distinguishing between public and private sector jobs (Section 801(a)(1)(B)(i)).

Public Access to Guidance: The bill requires Federal agencies to publish guidance documents on a specific internet website designated by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (Section 812(d)(1)).

Protection Against Unforeseen Unlawful Conduct: The Act provides an affirmative defense for individuals who could not anticipate that their conduct would be unlawful based on the statutory language of a rule (Section 806).

Delayed Implementation of Rules: Major rules cannot take effect until a joint resolution of approval is enacted, which may delay necessary regulatory actions (Section 801(a)(3)).

Potential Threats to Safety or Security: While the President can bypass the approval process for one 90-day period for matters involving imminent threats to health or safety, national security, or criminal law enforcement, the standard process remains a requirement (Section 801(c)).

Expiration of Existing Rules: Major rules will cease to have effect after 10 years unless Congress passes a joint resolution of extension (Section 813(a)(1)).

Increased Regulatory Burden on Agencies: Agencies are required to undergo extensive reporting, including providing information to the Comptroller General and submitting annual reports for the review of eligible rules (Section 801(a)(1) and Section 814(a)).