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Federal Regulations Sunset After 3 Years Unless Reauthorized

This act introduces a rule that new federal regulations will automatically expire after three years unless Congress decides to extend them. This aims to limit long-term regulations and increase oversight. Citizens may experience changes in various aspects of life as agencies will need to justify the continuation of regulations.
Key points
Most new federal regulations will have a limited lifespan of only 3 years.
Government agencies will need to request Congress to extend regulations, justifying their necessity.
Information on requests for regulation reauthorization will be publicly available, increasing transparency.
Certain regulations, such as those concerning military, foreign affairs, health or safety threats, are exempt from this rule.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_418
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Process start date: 2021-01-21