To amend chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the Regulatory Flexibility Act), to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides clarification and expansion of rules covered by the Regulatory Flexibility Act Section 601(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (2)RuleThe term rule— (A)has the meaning given, requires expansion of report of regulatory agenda Section 602 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (a)— in paragraph (2), by striking , and at the end and inserting a semicolon; by redesignating, and requires requirements providing for more detailed analyses Section 603(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (b)Each initial regulatory flexibility analysis required under this section shall. It relies on compliance mandates, reporting requirements, definition changes, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Veterans, Finance, Environment, and Veterans Affairs.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Businesses and employers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides clarification and expansion of rules covered by the Regulatory Flexibility Act Section 601(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (2)RuleThe term rule— (A)has the meaning given...
- Requires expansion of report of regulatory agenda Section 602 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (a)— in paragraph (2), by striking , and at the end and inserting a semicolon; by redesignating...
- Requires requirements providing for more detailed analyses Section 603(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (b)Each initial regulatory flexibility analysis required under this section shall...
- Requires quantification requirements In complying with sections 603 and 604, an agency shall provide— a quantifiable or numerical description of the effects of the proposed or final rule and alternatives to the proposed...
- Requires repeal of waiver and delay authority; additional powers of the Chief Counsel for Advocacy Section 608 of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 608.Additional powers of Chief Counsel...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides clarification and expansion of rules covered by the Regulatory Flexibility Act Section 601(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (2)RuleThe term rule— (A)has the meaning given, requires expansion of report of regulatory agenda Section 602 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (a)— in paragraph (2), by striking , and at the end and inserting a semicolon; by redesignating, and requires requirements providing for more detailed analyses Section 603(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (b)Each initial regulatory flexibility analysis required under this section shall.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Finance, Environment, Veterans Affairs
Primary Purpose
The bill provides clarification and expansion of rules covered by the Regulatory Flexibility Act Section 601(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (2)RuleThe term rule— (A)has the meaning given, requires expansion of report of regulatory agenda Section 602 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (a)— in paragraph (2), by striking , and at the end and inserting a semicolon; by redesignating, and requires requirements providing for more detailed analyses Section 603(b) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (b)Each initial regulatory flexibility analysis required under this section shall.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
Sponsors
Ben Cline
R-VA | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Cline (for himself and Mrs. Miller of Illinois) introduced …
Stakeholder Effects
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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