United States · Law · S
S. 303 (101st)
Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990
Introduced
31 January 1989
Last action
29 November 1990 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 101-648.
Sponsors
Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]
Subjects
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Source updated
14 January 2025
Summary
Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1989 - Authorizes an agency to establish a negotiated rulemaking committee to develop and negotiate a proposed agency rule whenever the head of the agency determines that the use of the negotiated rulemaking procedure is in the public interest. Specifies guidelines for the head of the agency in making such determination. Authorizes an agency to use the services of a convener to assist the agency in: (1) identifying persons who will be significantly affected by a proposed rule; and (2) conducting discussions with such persons to identify the issues involved and to ascertain the feasibility and appropriateness of establishing such a committee. Requires the convener to report its findings to the agency, including the names of persons who are qualified and willing to represent the significant interests affected by the proposed rule. Requires the agency to publish in the Federal Register notice of its intention to form a negotiated rulemaking committee, including information about the rulemaking and the solicitation of comments about the proposal and membership on the committee. Authorizes persons who will be significantly affected by a proposed rule and who believe that their interests will not be adequately represented to apply for, or nominate another person for, membership on the committee. Requires the agency to provide a 30-day period for the submission of comments and applications. Authorizes the agency, after the consideration of such comments and applications, to establish a committee as an advisory committee pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Requires the agency to publish notice in the Federal Register if it decides not to establish a committee. Limits such committees to 25 members unless the agency head determines that a greater number is necessary. Sets forth procedures for the conduct of committees in the consideration of rule making proposals. Provides for the selection of a facilitator for committee negotiations. Requires the committee to report to the agency at the conclusion of negotiations, with a proposed rule or a report on the areas of consensus and disagreement. Provides for the termination of a committee. Authorizes an agency to employ, contract for, or use the services of Government employees as conveners and facilitators. Declares that any agency may consult with the Administrative Conference of the United States and other individuals and organizations for information and assistance in forming a negotiated rulemaking committee and conducting negotiations. Directs the Conference to maintain a roster of individuals qualified to act as conveners or facilitators. Requires the Conference to maintain data on negotiated rulemaking proceedings to assist agencies and other interested parties. Requires the Conference to review and analyze reports of committees and report to the Congress annually with recommendations on the negotiated rulemaking process. Authorizes the Conference to provide training in negotiated rulemaking processes to Federal personnel (and to private individuals on a reimbursable basis). Authorizes the Chairman of the Conference to pay, upon request of an agency head, all or part of the expenses of convening and conducting a negotiated rulemaking proceeding. Declares that any agency action pertaining to establishment of a negotiated rulemaking committee shall not be subject to judicial review. Authorizes appropriations to the Conference for FY 1990 through 1992.
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Timeline
31 January 1989
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
31 January 1989
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
13 July 1989
Reported
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Source: Committee
31 July 1989
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.
Source: Calendars
31 July 1989
Reported
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with amendments. Without written report.
Source: Committee
31 July 1989
Reported
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with amendments. Without written report.
Source: Committee
1 August 1989
Floor
By Senator Glenn from Committee on Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 101-97.
Source: Floor
1 August 1989
Committee
By Senator Glenn from Committee on Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 101-97.
Source: Committee
3 August 1989
Passed
Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
3 August 1989
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
4 August 1989
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
4 August 1989
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
4 August 1989
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
14 August 1989
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Source: Committee
1 May 1990
Floor
A similar measure H.R. 743 was laid on the table without objection.
Source: Floor
1 May 1990
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
1 May 1990
Passed
On passage Passed without objection.
Source: Floor
1 May 1990
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Source: Floor
1 May 1990
Passed
The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 743. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
1 May 1990
Floor
Considered by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
1 May 1990
Floor
Mr. Frank asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Source: Floor
1 May 1990
Discharge
Committee on Judiciary discharged.
Source: Discharge
1 May 1990
Committee
Committee on Judiciary discharged.
Source: Committee
2 May 1990
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Source: Floor
4 October 1990
ResolvingDifferences
Senate concurred in House amendment with amendments by Voice Vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
4 October 1990
NotUsed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in House amendment with amendments by Voice Vote.
Source: NotUsed
4 October 1990
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
7 October 1990
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
22 October 1990
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
22 October 1990
Passed
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
22 October 1990
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: NotUsed
22 October 1990
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
22 October 1990
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. James demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules. Without objection a second was ordered.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
22 October 1990
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Frank moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to the House amendment.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
13 November 1990
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
19 November 1990
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
19 November 1990
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
29 November 1990
Became law
Became Public Law No: 101-648.
Source: President
29 November 1990
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
29 November 1990
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Engrossed Amendment House · — · Download file
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Documents
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Referred in House (text)
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Introduced in Senate (text)
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 30 November 1990
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Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment
summary · EN · 4 October 1990
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 1 May 1990
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 3 August 1989
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 31 July 1989
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 31 January 1989
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Sponsors
- Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] · R · Sponsor
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/senate-bill/303
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