Less Red Tape: Agencies Must Remove Old Rules Before Adding New Ones
This bill aims to reduce the number of federal regulations. It requires government agencies to repeal or amend at least two existing rules before issuing a new one that imposes new financial or administrative burdens on businesses or citizens. The goal is to decrease bureaucracy and regulatory costs.
Key points
Agencies must repeal two old rules before issuing one new, costly rule.
The cost of a new rule cannot exceed the cost of the repealed old rules.
Agencies will need to publish plans for new and repealed rules, including their costs.
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