HR442-118

Introduced

To improve agency rulemaking, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 20, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires definitions Section 551 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (5), by striking rule making and inserting rulemaking, creates rulemaking Section 553 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— in the section heading, by striking Rule making and inserting Rulemaking, and provides scope of review Section 706 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— in the first sentence of the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking To the extent necessary and inserting the following: (a). It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, grants, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Environment, Healthcare, and Transportation.

Who Benefits and How

Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Patients and health care consumers 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, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires definitions Section 551 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (5), by striking rule making and inserting rulemaking.
  • Creates rulemaking Section 553 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— in the section heading, by striking Rule making and inserting Rulemaking.
  • Provides scope of review Section 706 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— in the first sentence of the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking To the extent necessary and inserting the following: (a)...
  • Requires application The amendments made by this Act to sections 553, 701(b), and 706 of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to any rulemaking, as defined in section 551 of title 5, United States Code...
  • Creates rule of construction with respect to copyrights Nothing in this Act, or in the amendments made by this Act, may be construed as altering, modifying, or abridging an exclusive right granted under title 17, United...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires definitions Section 551 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (5), by striking rule making and inserting rulemaking, creates rulemaking Section 553 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— in the section heading, by striking Rule making and inserting Rulemaking, and provides scope of review Section 706 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— in the first sentence of the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking To the extent necessary and inserting the following: (a).

Key Policy Areas

Native American Tribes, Environment, Healthcare, Transportation

Primary Purpose

The bill requires definitions Section 551 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (5), by striking rule making and inserting rulemaking, creates rulemaking Section 553 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— in the section heading, by striking Rule making and inserting Rulemaking, and provides scope of review Section 706 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— in the first sentence of the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking To the extent necessary and inserting the following: (a).

Policy Domains

Native American Tribes Environment Healthcare Transportation

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
  • Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
  • Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
  • Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Model: codex-gpt-5:bulk-repair | Version: bill_summary_v2 | Source: ih
Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill:
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill:
Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill:
Educational institutions and students affected by the bill:
Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill: ,
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
  • Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
Model: codex-gpt-5:bulk-repair | Version: bill_summary_v2 | Source: ih
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill: ,
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill:
Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill:
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill: ,
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: , , , ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 20, 2023

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Domains
Native American Tribes Environment Healthcare Transportation

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