Bill · S.Res. 198· Senate(119-SRES-198)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities.

Age: 77 years

Oregon

Introduced: 5/1/2025
Last activity: 5/1/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2740)
Sponsored by: Ron Wyden
Cosponsors: - 17 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

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A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

S. Res. 198 is a resolution expressing that the Senate believes the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a specific notice from March 3, 2025. This notice would have reduced opportunities for public notice and comment. The resolution seeks to affirm the rulemaking practices that were in effect on February 27, 2025.

Yes· 3 of 10

Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+8
Directly opposes the reduction of public notice and comment, promoting open and transparent rulemaking.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+6
Ensures fair process in the formulation of rules that affect millions of Americans.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+4
Protects the right of the public to petition and comment on government regulatory actions.