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H.R. 357 (118th)

Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act

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Introduced

13 January 2023

Last action

13 December 2023 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6], Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7], Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5], Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1], Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8], Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2], Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7], Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5], Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]

Subjects

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27 May 2025

Summary

Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act This bill requires, subject to a limited exception, that any agency rule promulgated under notice and comment procedures must be issued and signed by an individual who was appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs must issue guidance for agencies to implement this requirement.

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Timeline

  1. 13 January 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 January 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 January 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 May 2023

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 9.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 May 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 November 2023

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 226.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 29 November 2023

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-282.

    Source: Committee

  8. 29 November 2023

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-282.

    Source: Committee

  9. 11 December 2023

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 922 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 and H.R. 357. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 357 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on both measures. It also provides that on any legislative day of the second session of the 118th Congress before January 9, 2024, the Speaker may dispense with organizational and legislative business and that the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved if applicable.

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 December 2023

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 922 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 12 December 2023

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 December 2023

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 218 - 203 (Roll no. 717). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6836-6837)

    Source: Floor

  13. 12 December 2023

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 218 - 203 (Roll no. 717). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6836-6837)

    Source: Floor

  14. 12 December 2023

    Vote

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 716).

    Source: Floor

  15. 12 December 2023

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 922. (consideration: CR H6836-6840)

    Source: Floor

  16. 12 December 2023

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 and H.R. 357. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 357 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on both measures. It also provides that on any legislative day of the second session of the 118th Congress before January 9, 2024, the Speaker may dispense with organizational and legislative business and that the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved if applicable.

    Source: Floor

  17. 12 December 2023

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

    Source: Floor

  18. 12 December 2023

    Floor

    Mr. Mrvan moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H6840)

    Source: Floor

  19. 12 December 2023

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  20. 13 December 2023

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

12 December 2023 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 218 · No 203 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 12

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

12 December 2023 · failed · On Motion to Recommit · Failed · Official source

Yes 206 · No 211 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 16

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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