About the bill
H.R. 78 replaces guidance adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2012 that currently governs the use of economic analysis in SEC rulemakings. H.R. 78 would require the SEC to identify and assess the significance of problems prior to regulating. The bill further requires the SEC’s Chief Economist to conduct a cost-benefit analysis when the SEC is promulgating regulations (including alternatives) and to provide an explanation describing the decision-making process, including the implications of not regulating. The bill requires the SEC to review existing regulations ...
Sponsor and status
- Introduced:
Jan 3, 2017
- Status:
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Passed House (Senate next) on Jan 12, 2017
This bill passed in the House on January 12, 2017 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.
- Prognosis:
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3% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
History
H.R. 78 is a bill in the United States Congress.
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
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