H.R. 5720 (112th): Regulatory Reform Act of 2012

Introduced:
May 10, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Carney [D-DE0]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 10, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 10, 2012
Referred to Committee May 10, 2012
Cosponsors
7 cosponsors (4D, 3R) (show)
Committees

House Oversight and Government Reform

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Full Title

To establish procedures for the presentation and expedited consideration by Congress of the recommendations in the Federal Regulatory Reform Report prepared by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, and for other purposes.

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Last updated May 10, 2012.
11 pages

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5/10/2012--Introduced.
Regulatory Reform Act of 2012 - Directs the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), not later than October 1 every four years, to post online and submit to Congress a report to be known as the Federal Regulatory Reform Report. Requires such Report to contain:
(1) a list of rules that are determined to be outmoded, duplicative, ineffective, or excessively burdensome;
(2) a list of recommendations to consolidate, modify, simplify, or repeal such rules and a description of the justification for and impact of such recommendations; and
(3) an analysis of how the costs of such rules outweigh their benefits.
Directs the Administrator to:
(1) use certain resources such as agency action plans, agency reports, and executive orders in preparing the Report;
(2) publish the Report in the Federal Register for public notice and comment at least 60 days before its submission to Congress; and
(3) consult with the President, relevant committees of Congress, and other federal officials before submitting the Report. Requires the President to submit to Congress a legislative proposal for carrying out all or some of the recommendations contained in the Report. Sets forth congressional procedures for consideration of the President's proposal.

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  • 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35