S. 1438 (112th): Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011

Introduced:
Jul 28, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

H.R. 2898 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Sep 12, 2011

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 28, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 28, 2011
Referred to Committee Jul 28, 2011
Cosponsors
28 cosponsors (28R) (show)
Committees

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

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Full Title

A bill to provide that no agency may take any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than 7.7 percent.

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Last updated Jul 28, 2011.
6 pages

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7/28/2011--Introduced.
Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011 - Prohibits any federal agency from taking any significant regulatory action until the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports a monthly unemployment rate equal to or less than 7.7%.
Defines as "significant" any regulatory action that is likely to:
(1) have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, small entities, or state, local, or tribal governments or communities;
(2) create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with another agency's action;
(3) materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients thereof; or
(4) raise novel legal or policy issues.
Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition if the President notifies Congress that a waiver is necessary on the basis of national security or a national emergency.
Allows judicial review of all claims under this Act.

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  • Title 5: GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
  • Part I: THE AGENCIES GENERALLY
  • Chapter 6: THE ANALYSIS OF REGULATORY FUNCTIONS
  • Section 601: Definitions
  • Title 44: PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS
  • Chapter 35: COORDINATION OF FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY
  • Subchapter I: FEDERAL INFORMATION POLICY
  • Section 3502: Definitions

Other Citations

  • 5 U.S.C. Chapter 7