What does Preamble of S 2427 do?

This bill aims to require certain agencies to impose extendable sunset dates on certain regulations.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 2427 do?

This bill is formally titled the Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy Act of 2025.

What does DEFINITIONS; STATUTORY IDENTIFICATION. of S 2427 do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. A 'covered agency' includes the Department of Energy, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. A 'covered regulation' is defined differently for each covered agency, referencing specific Acts of Congress under which the agency promulgates rules. The Atomic Energy Act of 1954 is cited as a basis for regulations from the Department of Energy. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 is referenced multiple times as a basis for regulations from various agencies. The term 'regulation' is defined as any part, subpart, or provision of a rule promulgated by a covered agency, as defined in 5 U.S.C. 551.

What does ZERO-BASED REGULATING. of S 2427 do?

This section establishes a zero-based regulating system for covered agencies. Existing regulations are required to expire one year after amendment, while new regulations expire within five years of their effective date. Agency heads can waive the five-year sunset for new regulations if they determine the regulation has a net deregulatory effect and notify the Office of Management and Budget. Expiration dates can be extended, but only up to five years, and require public comment on costs and benefits unless the amendment is deemed deregulatory. If a regulation's expiration date is not extended, it ceases to have effect, the agency cannot enforce it, and it should be removed from the Code of Federal Regulations. Seeking public comment does not automatically extend a regulation's expiration date.

What does SEVERABILITY. of S 2427 do?

This section establishes a severability clause for the Act. If a portion of the Act is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will still be in effect. The application of a provision to specific individuals or situations can also be affected independently.

What does ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. of S 2427 do?

This section establishes savings provisions, stating that the Act does not impair or affect existing authority granted to executive departments or agencies. The Act clarifies that it does not create any enforceable rights or benefits for any party against the United States or its entities, officers, employees, or agents.

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Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy Act of 2025 — S. 2427

Last updated: 7/24/2025 · Introduced: 7/24/2025

Author: James Risch (R-ID)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates sunset dates for existing and new regulations issued by specified energy-related agencies, requiring them to expire within one or five years, respectively.
Agencies can extend these sunset dates for up to five years, but must solicit public comment on costs and benefits unless the extension is deemed deregulatory.
The bill clarifies that it does not diminish existing agency authorities or create new legal rights against the U.S. government.

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