arrow_back Back to App

Less Red Tape: New Rules for Creating and Removing Government Regulations.

This act introduces a rule that for every new government regulation, agencies must eliminate at least two existing ones. The goal is to reduce the number of regulations and associated costs, potentially impacting burdens on businesses and citizens. Agencies will also need to ensure that the total cost of new regulations does not increase.
Key points
For every new regulation, agencies must repeal at least two others to reduce bureaucracy.
The total cost of new regulations for citizens and businesses cannot increase in a given fiscal year.
Agencies will need to publicly disclose planned regulations and their costs, increasing transparency.
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will oversee this process, issuing guidance and setting cost limits for agencies.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6666
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Process start date: 2023-12-07
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

2 for 1 Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6666.

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 2023-12-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • For every new regulation, agencies must repeal at least two others to reduce bureaucracy.
  • The total cost of new regulations for citizens and businesses cannot increase in a given fiscal year.
  • Agencies will need to publicly disclose planned regulations and their costs, increasing transparency.
  • The Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will oversee this process, issuing guidance and setting cost limits for agencies.
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. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

CATEGORIES

Economy Courts and Law