U.S. Congress - S.299 Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011
S.299 - Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011
A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. view all titles (3)
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- Official: A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. as introduced.
- Short: Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011 as introduced.
- Short: REINS Act as introduced.
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Official Summary
2/7/2011--Introduced.Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011 or the REINS Act - Rewrites provisions regarding congressional review of agency rulemaking to require congressional approval of major rules of the executive branch before they may take effect (currently, maOfficial Summary
2/7/2011--Introduced.Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011 or the REINS Act - Rewrites provisions regarding congressional review of agency rulemaking to require congressional approval of major rules of the executive branch before they may take effect (currently, major rules take effect unless Congress passes and the President signs a joint resolution disapproving them). Defines "major rule" as any rule, including an interim final rule, that has resulted in or is likely to result in:(1) an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more;
(2) a major increase in costs or prices; or
(3) significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or U.S. competitiveness. Provides that if a joint resolution of approval of a major rule is not enacted by the end of 70 session days or legislative days after the agency proposing the rule submits its report on such rule to Congress, the rule shall be deemed not to be approved and shall not take effect. Permits a major rule to take effect for 90 calendar days without such approval if the President determines such rule is necessary because of an imminent threat to health or safety or other emergency, for the enforcement of criminal laws, for national security, or to implement an international trade agreement. Sets forth House and Senate procedures for joint resolutions approving major rules and disapproving non-major rules.
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Organizations Supporting S.299
- Americans For Prosperity
- American Tradition Partnership
- U. S. Chamber of Commerce
- Associated Builders & Contractors
- Competitive Enterprise Institute
- Freedomworks
- ...and 1 more. See all.
Organizations Opposing S.299
- AFL-CIO
- American Federation of Government Employees
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
- American Lung Association
- Reproductive Health Technologies Project
- Consumer Federation of America
- ...and 9 more. See all.
Latest Letters to Congress
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S.299 Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011
SamRose
November 09, 2012
I oppose S.299 - Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
I also oppose the passed House version HR 10.
There is a reason why the US Constitution has separation of powers: executive (President); judicial (US Supreme Court); and legislative (Senate & House of Representatives) - to act as checks and balances to each other; not allow one branch to b... -
S.299 REINS Act
k53lh
April 18, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 10th Congressional district of Florida. I support S.299 - REINS Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
It is time that all are held accountable for the actions and inactions in Congress and in the White House.
Sincerely,
Karen Henke -
S.299 REINS Act
WGVa
December 07, 2011
I am writing as your constituent in the 8th Congressional district of Virginia. I support S.299 - REINS Act, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
Regards,
Andrew Orenge
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