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Protecting Jobs and Wages from New Regulations Act

This bill aims to reform how federal agencies create new regulations to better protect jobs and wages. It introduces new requirements for government agencies to thoroughly analyze the impact of new regulations on employment and earnings before implementation. The goal is to ensure new rules do not negatively affect the economy and citizens' daily lives.
Key points
Government agencies must assess if new rules could reduce employment or wages by 1% or more over 1, 5, or 10 years.
Requires analysis of costs and benefits of new regulations, including their impact on jobs, wages, economic growth, and innovation.
Agencies must consider alternatives like no federal action, amending existing rules, or regional solutions, instead of creating costly new regulations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3270
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Process start date: 2021-05-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Jobs and Wages from Regulations Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3270.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government agencies must assess if new rules could reduce employment or wages by 1% or more over 1, 5, or 10 years.
  • Requires analysis of costs and benefits of new regulations, including their impact on jobs, wages, economic growth, and innovation.
  • Agencies must consider alternatives like no federal action, amending existing rules, or regional solutions, instead of creating costly new regulations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

CATEGORIES

Labor Economy