Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013

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Introduced

23 January 2013

Last action

9 September 2013 · Introduced

Status

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

Summary

Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2013 - States that the purpose of this Act is to increase accountability for and transparency in the federal regulatory process by requiring Congress to approve all new major regulations. Revises provisions relating to congressional review of agency rulemaking to require a federal agency promulgating a rule to include in its report to Congress and to the Comptroller General (GAO) a classification of the rule as a major or nonmajor rule. Requires a joint resolution of approval of major rules to be enacted before such rules may take effect. Provides that if a joint resolution of approval is not enacted by the end of 70 session days or legislative days, as applicable, after the agency proposing the rule submits its report on such rule to Congress, the major rule shall be deemed not to be approved and shall not take effect. Permits a major rule to take effect for one 90-calendar day period without such approval if the President determines it is necessary because of an imminent threat to health or safety or other emergency, for the enforcement of criminal laws, for national security, or to implement an international trade agreement. Sets forth the congressional approval procedure for major rules and the congressional disapproval procedure for nonmajor rules. Requires the introduction of a joint resolution addressing a report classifying a rule as a major rule within three legislative days in the House of Representative and three session days in the Senate. Prohibits any amendments to such a joint resolution at any stage of the legislative process. Provides for expedited consideration of a joint resolution of approval and requires a vote on such resolution in the Senate within 15 session days after it is reported by the committee to which it was referred, or after such committee has been discharged from further consideration of the resolution. Allows a court to review whether an agency has completed the necessary requirements under this Act for a rule to take effect. Limits the effect of a joint resolution of approval of a major rule. Prohibits an agency from allowing a major rule to take effect without the congressional review procedures set forth in this Act. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to provide that any congressional approval procedure set forth in this Act affecting budget authority, outlays, or receipts shall be assumed to be effective unless it is not approved in accordance with this Act.

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Timeline

23 January 2013
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
23 January 2013
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
23 January 2013
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
28 February 2013
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
Source: Committee
5 March 2013
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
20 March 2013
Vote
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 3 .
Source: Committee
20 March 2013
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
11 April 2013
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
11 April 2013
Vote
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 9.
Source: Committee
19 July 2013
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.
Source: Calendars
19 July 2013
Discharge
Committee on Rules discharged.
Source: Discharge
19 July 2013
Committee
Committee on Rules discharged.
Source: Committee
19 July 2013
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-160, Part I.
Source: Committee
19 July 2013
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-160, Part I.
Source: Committee
31 July 2013
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 322 Reported to House. In each case the rule provides for one hour of debate on the bill and one motion to recommit for each bill.
Source: Floor
1 August 2013
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 367 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
1 August 2013
Passed
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
1 August 2013
Floor
Mr. Goodlatte moved that the Committee rise.
Source: Floor
1 August 2013
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Randy Hultgren to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
1 August 2013
Floor
In each case the rule provides for one hour of debate on the bill and one motion to recommit for each bill.
Source: Floor
1 August 2013
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 322 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
1 August 2013
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 322. (consideration: CR H5306-5309, H5309-5332; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5315-5317)
Source: Floor
2 August 2013
Passed
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
2 August 2013
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5358)
Source: Floor
2 August 2013
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 367.
Source: Floor
2 August 2013
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
2 August 2013
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 232 - 183 (Roll no. 445).
Source: Floor
2 August 2013
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 232 - 183 (Roll no. 445).
Source: Floor
2 August 2013
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 185 - 229 (Roll no. 444).
Source: Floor
2 August 2013
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5359)
Source: Floor
2 August 2013
Floor
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postopned.
Source: Floor
2 August 2013
Floor
Ms. Kuster moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H5358-5360; text: CR H5358)
Source: Floor
2 August 2013
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
2 August 2013
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5353-5360)
Source: Floor
9 September 2013
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

Referred in Senate · 9 September 2013 · Official file
Engrossed in House · 2 August 2013 · Official file
Reported in House · 19 July 2013 · Official file
Introduced in House · 23 January 2013 · Official file

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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 9 September 2013
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Referred in Senate · EN · 9 September 2013
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 2 August 2013
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 2 August 2013
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 2 August 2013
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 19 July 2013
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Reported in House (PDF)
Reported in House · EN · 19 July 2013
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Reported to House amended, Part I
summary · EN · 19 July 2013
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 23 January 2013
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Introduced in House · EN · 23 January 2013
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 23 January 2013
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/367
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