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H.R. 427 (114th)

Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

21 January 2015

Last action

2 December 2015 · Calendars

Status

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 307.

Sponsors

Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN], Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Jenkins, Evan H. [R-WV-3], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2], Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Rothfus, Keith J. [R-PA-12], Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7], Rep. Hanna, Richard L. [R-NY-22], Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Rep. Blum, Rod [R-IA-1], Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6], Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25], Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19]

Subjects

Budget

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Summary

Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2015 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 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

  1. 21 January 2015

    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

  2. 21 January 2015

    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

  3. 21 January 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 January 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 5 February 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 April 2015

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 April 2015

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 10.

    Source: Committee

  8. 15 April 2015

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 21 July 2015

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 161.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 21 July 2015

    Discharge

    Committee on Rules discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  11. 21 July 2015

    Committee

    Committee on Rules discharged.

    Source: Committee

  12. 21 July 2015

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-214, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 21 July 2015

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-214, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  14. 27 July 2015

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 380 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 427 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Resolution also provides for proceedings of the House during the period from July 30, 2015, through September 7, 2015.

    Source: Floor

  15. 28 July 2015

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  16. 28 July 2015

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 165 (Roll no. 482).

    Source: Floor

  17. 28 July 2015

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 243 - 165 (Roll no. 482).

    Source: Floor

  18. 28 July 2015

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 241 (Roll no. 481).

    Source: Floor

  19. 28 July 2015

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5571)

    Source: Floor

  20. 28 July 2015

    Floor

    Mr. Nolan moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H5570-5571; text: CR H5570)

    Source: Floor

  21. 28 July 2015

    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. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5552-5555)

    Source: Floor

  22. 28 July 2015

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5570)

    Source: Floor

  23. 28 July 2015

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 427.

    Source: Floor

  24. 28 July 2015

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  25. 28 July 2015

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 427 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  26. 28 July 2015

    Passed

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  27. 28 July 2015

    Floor

    Mr. Goodlatte moved that the Committee rise.

    Source: Floor

  28. 28 July 2015

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Kenny Marchant to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  29. 28 July 2015

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 380 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  30. 28 July 2015

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 427 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Resolution also provides for proceedings of the House during the period from July 30, 2015, through September 7, 2015.

    Source: Floor

  31. 28 July 2015

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 380. (consideration: CR H5545-5564)

    Source: Floor

  32. 28 July 2015

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 380 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  33. 29 July 2015

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  34. 1 December 2015

    Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  35. 2 December 2015

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 307.

    Source: Calendars

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