H.R.373 - Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2011

To amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to that Act, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to that Act, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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1/20/2011--Introduced.Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2011 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require reports on federal mandates to include: (1) an assessment of the prospective costs of carrying out changes to a condition of federal assistance being im

Official Summary

1/20/2011--Introduced.Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2011 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require reports on federal mandates to include:
(1) an assessment of the prospective costs of carrying out changes to a condition of federal assistance being imposed on participating state, local, or tribal governments and how these costs compare with the funds being authorized;
(2) for reauthorizations, an assessment of the additional costs of changes in those conditions compared with the changes in funding being authorized;
(3) in cases where a bill or joint resolution provides necessary sums, an estimate of that amount; and
(4) an identification and description of any reasonably foreseeable indirect costs to such governments or the private sector from implementing the federal mandate. Repeals a provision excluding independent regulatory agencies from reporting requirements. Makes requirements under this Act applicable to general notice of any final rule that includes such a mandate.

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05/26/12
Full Committee Business Meeting (Part 1 of 3) | Business of ...

Full Committee Business Meeting (Part 1 of 3) – House Oversight Committee – 2011-11-17 – Legislation Up For Consideration: HR 373, “The Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2011″ and Rep. James ...

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05/26/12
Full Committee Business Meeting (Part 1 of 3) | Business of ...

Full Committee Business Meeting (Part 1 of 3) – House Oversight Committee – 2011-11-17 – Legislation Up For Consideration: HR 373, “The Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2011″ and Rep. James ...

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05/25/12
Full Committee Business Meeting (Part 1 of 3) | Business of ...

Full Committee Business Meeting (Part 1 of 3) – House Oversight Committee – 2011-11-17 – Legislation Up For Consideration: HR 373, “The Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2011″ and Rep. James ...

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