hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Makes federal agencies get public input on existing rules and limits review delays.
Rep. Meuser, Bresnahan, King-Hinds.
Introduced in House, referred to committees.
This bill would change how federal agencies review their existing rules. It would require agencies to ask for public feedback on whether rules should remain, include economic analysis in reviews, and consider compliance costs and paperwork burdens. It also restricts how long agencies can delay these reviews. The bill was introduced by Rep. Meuser and cosponsors and has been sent to the House Judiciary and Small Business committees for consideration.
Introduced Mar 30, 2026
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 30, 2026. It has been referred to two committees: Judiciary and Small Business. For it to advance, these committees would need to consider it, potentially make changes, and then vote to send it to the full House for a vote. If it passes the House, it would then move to the Senate.
If this bill passes, federal agencies would be required to ask for public comments on whether their existing rules should stay in effect, giving you a direct way to voice your opinion. Agencies would also need to conduct an economic analysis of rules and consider their compliance costs and paperwork burdens during review, potentially leading to changes or removal of rules that are found to be inefficient or overly burdensome. Furthermore, agencies would have less flexibility to delay these periodic reviews, which means rules would be evaluated more regularly.
Supporters Say
Supporters would say this bill ensures federal rules are regularly justified and responsive to public and economic concerns.
Critics Say
Critics might argue the bill adds new requirements that could slow down agency operations or rulemaking processes.