Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1734
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Regulatory Improvement and Transparency Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Aug 3, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Aug 3, 2017
Latest Action
Aug 3, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1734
Congress
115
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Missouri
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Regulatory Improvement and Transparency Act of 2017

Administrative Procedures Improvement Act of 2017

The bill revises the process that governs the way in which executive agencies may propose and issue regulations, including by establishing requirements that agencies must follow when proposing or issuing a major rule. A major rule is defined as one that is likely to cause an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more, a major increase in costs or prices, or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, public health and safety, or the environment.

The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) must provide guidance on, and oversight of, agencies' assessments of their proposed major rules.

Pilot Retrospective Review Commission Act of 2017

The bill establishes in the legislative branch a Pilot Regulatory Review Commission to evaluate and provide recommendations for modifying, consolidating, or repealing certain regulations that impact the transportation sector.

Plain Writing Act for Regulations Act of 2017

When issuing or revising regulations, executive agencies must use plain writing that is clear, concise, and well-organized if feasible.

Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Transparency Act of 2017

OIRA must ensure greater openness, accessibility, and accountability in the regulatory review process.

Cost-Benefit Analysis Improvement Act of 2017

The General Services Administration must contract with the National Academy of Public Administration to publish a study on the costs and benefits associated with major rules.

Text (1)
August 3, 2017
Actions (2)
08/03/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
08/03/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:47 PM