To require each agency, in providing notice of a rulemaking, to include a link to a 100-word plain language summary of the proposed rule.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Enrolled (Passed Congress)Mr. Lankford (for himself, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Risch, …
Mr. Lankford (for himself, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Risch, …
Mr. Lankford (for himself, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Risch, …
Mr. Lankford (for himself, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Risch, …
Mr. Lankford (for himself, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Risch, …
Mr. Lankford (for himself, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Risch, …
Mr. Lankford (for himself, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Risch, …
Mr. Lankford (for himself, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Risch, …
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Passed House (inferred from enr version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill requires every federal agency, when proposing a new regulation, to post a plain language summary of 100 words or less on regulations.gov and include a link to that summary in the official notice.
Who Benefits and How
- General public can more easily understand proposed regulations
- Small businesses benefit from accessible regulatory summaries
- Civic participation is enhanced by reducing complexity barriers
- Regulated entities can quickly grasp rule proposals
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Federal agencies must write 100-word plain language summaries for all proposed rules
- Minor administrative burden on rulemaking process
Key Provisions
- Mandates 100-word maximum plain language summaries
- Summaries must be posted on regulations.gov
- Notice of proposed rulemaking must include URL to summary
- Amends Administrative Procedure Act section 553(b)
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Requires federal agencies to include a link to a 100-word plain language summary when proposing new rules.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Improve public access to understanding proposed regulations"
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