What does Preamble of Restoring Checks and Balances Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To sunset new Federal regulatory rules after 5 years, and for other purposes,' aims to establish a sunset provision for new federal regulatory rules. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 12, 2025, by Mr. Stutzman, Mr. Weber of Texas, and Mr. Norman.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Restoring Checks and Balances Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Restoring Checks and Balances Act.

What does SUNSET OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS AFTER 5 YEARS. of Restoring Checks and Balances Act do?

This section establishes a sunset provision for covered rules issued by agencies after the Act's enactment. Covered rules will automatically expire five years after their effective date unless reauthorized by Congress. Agencies are prohibited from reissuing, enforcing, revising, or taking other regulatory action related to a rule that has sunset. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget or the head of the relevant agency can oversee the sunset of covered rules.

What does SUBMISSION OF REQUEST FOR REAUTHORIZATION TO CONGRESS. of Restoring Checks and Balances Act do?

This section outlines the process for agency heads to request reauthorization of covered rules. Agencies must submit a request to Congress and relevant committees no later than December 1, one year before a rule's sunset date. The request must include a justification for reauthorization, related rules, and any recommendations from congressional committees. Agencies are encouraged to bundle multiple reauthorization requests into a single submission. Reports submitted under this section must be published on the agency's public website.

What does RELATIONSHIP TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE. of Restoring Checks and Balances Act do?

This section clarifies the relationship of this Act to existing administrative procedure laws. The Act explicitly states it should not be interpreted as superseding certain sections of Title 5 of the United States Code.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Restoring Checks and Balances Act do?

This section defines terms used throughout the Act. “Agency” is defined as having the meaning given in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. “Administrator” refers to the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget. “Covered rule” is defined as a 'rule' under section 551 of title 5, United States Code, with specific exclusions. Covered rules do not include rules issued under formal rulemaking procedures (sections 556 and 557 of title 5), those related to military or foreign affairs, rules certified necessary for enforcing federal criminal laws, rules limited to agency management, or those necessary due to an imminent threat. “Sunset” means to have no force or effect.

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Restoring Checks and Balances Act

Last updated: 2/12/2025 · Introduced: 2/12/2025

Author: Marlin Stutzman (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that new federal regulations automatically expire five years after their effective date unless Congress specifically reauthorizes them.
Agencies seeking to reauthorize a regulation must submit a request to Congress at least one year before the regulation's sunset date, including a justification and recommendations.
The bill excludes certain regulations, such as those related to military or foreign affairs, enforcement of criminal laws, or agency management, from the sunset provision.

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