Truth in Regulation Act of 1978

Summary

Truth-in-Regulation Act of 1978 - Requires the Environmental Protection Agency and all Federal regulatory agencies to prepare with respect to each rule promulgated by such agencies: (1) a statement comparing the private costs of such rule with the benefit such rule would have on the environment; and (2) an environmental impact statement. Establishes standing task forces in each community affected by proposed agency rules to assess the economic and employment impact of each such rule. Requires Congressional approval of any such rule which will cause an increase in unemployment.

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Timeline

1. 15 January 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 15 January 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 January 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 January 1979

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Hansen, George V. [R-ID-2] · R · Sponsor
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