FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8703.
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 2022-08-12.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Introduces a requirement to assess the cost of new regulations: if the annual cost to the economy exceeds one billion dollars, the regulation is deemed "high-impact."
- Postpones the effective date of "high-impact" regulations until their judicial review is complete, unless no one seeks such review within a specified period.
- Provides citizens and businesses more time to prepare for changes and the opportunity to challenge costly regulations in court.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1].
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 2025-12-28.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.