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Mandatory Effectiveness Review for Major Federal Regulations (SMART Act).

This law requires federal agencies to regularly assess whether their most impactful and costly regulations are actually achieving their intended goals. These public assessments aim to eliminate unnecessary or ineffective rules, potentially reducing bureaucratic burdens and economic costs. Citizens gain greater transparency regarding the performance of regulations affecting their daily lives.
Key points
All new, costly regulations (with an annual economic effect of $100 million or more or causing major price increases) must include a plan for assessing their effectiveness.
Agencies must conduct a public review of each major rule within a maximum of 10 years to determine if it is obsolete, ineffective, or duplicates other regulations.
Assessment results will be published on agency websites, increasing transparency and allowing for the identification of rules needing modification or removal.
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Print number: 118_S_4264
Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ]
Process start date: 2024-05-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SMART Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4264.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All new, costly regulations (with an annual economic effect of $100 million or more or causing major price increases) must include a plan for assessing their effectiveness.
  • Agencies must conduct a public review of each major rule within a maximum of 10 years to determine if it is obsolete, ineffective, or duplicates other regulations.
  • Assessment results will be published on agency websites, increasing transparency and allowing for the identification of rules needing modification or removal.
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 Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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