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Increased Oversight for Independent Agencies: New Rulemaking Requirements.

This bill aims to bring independent government agencies, those not directly under the President's control, under the same rulemaking rules as other federal agencies. This means these agencies will have to follow stricter procedures when creating new regulations. In practice, this could lead to fewer new rules or more carefully considered regulations, potentially impacting citizens' daily lives and business operations.
Key points
Independent agencies that create rules will now follow the same procedures as other government agencies.
The goal is to reduce unnecessary regulations and increase transparency in the rulemaking process.
These changes could affect how businesses operate and citizens' daily responsibilities, potentially reducing bureaucratic burdens.
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Print number: 117_HR_969
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Process start date: 2021-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Freedom 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_969.

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 2021-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Independent agencies that create rules will now follow the same procedures as other government agencies.
  • The goal is to reduce unnecessary regulations and increase transparency in the rulemaking process.
  • These changes could affect how businesses operate and citizens' daily responsibilities, potentially reducing bureaucratic burdens.
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. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13].

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.

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